'ATTACKED' BY BOUNCER
Shocking moment reveller is violently shoved to the ground by bouncer after ‘friends are attacked’ outside nightclub
THIS is the shocking moment a reveller was violently shoved to the ground by a vile bouncer at a popular Bristol nightclub.
Alexandra Passelle shared a distressing clip showing them being knocked down the steps outside the city's well-known student haunt Mbargo.
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The clubber, who uses they and them pronouns, claims a security guard also attacked "multiple females and males".
They shared horror footage showing them conversing with the bouncer before he suddenly pushed them in the chest.
The partygoer was seen crashing to the floor and slamming into a rope barrier as they were launched down the steps.
Alexandra's friends can be heard furiously screaming: "Woah! Woah! Woah! What the f**k!"
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The wounded reveller was seen clamoring to their feet as outraged bystanders confronted the merciless Mbargo's bouncer.
They also claim the security guard "punched them in the face and head" after he launched an attack on their pals.
Two men were also pictured with busted lips and their faces covered in blood following the vile assault.
Alexandra alleged in an Instagram post: "The ‘security’ guy outside Mbargo's attacked multiple females and males last night, including myself.
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"This was not the only assault on my person, he also punched me in the face and head.
"Woke up with blood on my pillow and have to go to A&E, the police were called and this guy was left working on the door.
"It’s not justifiable and he won’t be getting away with it."
According to , Alexandra suffered a concussion and soft tissue damage as a result of the incident.
Reports suggest the bouncer has since been sacked from the security firm responsible for Mbargo, Overt Security.
The company said: "We take these matters extremely seriously…The individual has been removed from our company.
"We will assist with police investigations and also liaise with the Security Industry Authority to ensure this individuals license is reviewed.
"As a company we do not condone violence or acts of aggression, and we strongly condemn the acts of this individual.
"We know our staff represent us and therefore do all we can to ensure we hire professional individuals, however we cannot control the actions of others and unfortunately this individual has let the company down.
"We plan on ensuring this does not happen again, and will work as a company with our staff for a better result in the future.
"We would like to offer our apologies to all involved from behalf of the company."
A spokesperson for Mbargo said: "Overt is an external company who are responsible for the security.
"Mbargo does not condone any violent or threatening behaviour and are appalled by the actions of the member of security involved.
"We will be reviewing our current security immediately following this incident and Overt are dealing with the person in question."
Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "We’re aware of a video on social media of an incident outside Mbargo nightclub in Bristol.
"We’d like to reassure people we attended the incident and continue to carry out enquiries to establish exactly what happened.
"Officers were initially deployed to the club following reports three people had been assaulted by a member of staff.
"On arrival, the member of staff made counter allegations against those he was accused of assaulting.
"Contact details for a number of those involved, as well as an independent witness, were obtained.
"An officer has spoken to the three people reportedly assaulted by the member of staff and identified five other people who also claim to have been assaulted by him.
"Arrangements have now been made to take statements from these eight people.
"Our investigation is in its early stages and we’d ask people not to speculate about what appears to have happened.
"As part of our inquiry, we will be reviewing CCTV from the club as well as any other footage available.
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"Should any offences be identified, we will take appropriate action.
"Violence, abuse, and intimidation against women and girls in any form, is not acceptable and will simply not be tolerated."
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