Furious chef waved 12in knife after diners complained
A CHEF wielded a foot-long knife after customers complained about his food, a court heard.
Marco Antonio Sevilla, 37, had been drinking on duty as a chef in the Puss in Boots pub in Macclesfield and lost his temper when customers complained.
When manager Debbie Threlfall confronted him, Sevilla, who had drunk eight bottles of beer, flew into a rage, became abusive and demanded his wages, the hearing was told.
Chester Crown Court heard that Mrs Threlfall refused and asked him to leave when Sevilla picked up a kitchen knife and started waving it around close to her – continuing to demand money.
He slammed the knife down, causing it to break before stumbling into the bar to continue his outburst in front of customers. When one customer, Wayne Lomas, stepped in, he was attacked by Sevilla who pushed his face – knocking him backwards, the court heard.
Sevilla, who appeared from prison having already been sentenced for other offences, was jailed for another six months.
Prosecutor Michael Whitty said that Sevilla went into the pub, adding: “Wayne Lomas asked him to calm down and not to swear in front of his son. He asked Mr Lomas to go outside, said he looked like a healthy man but would not look healthy for long. He pushed his face with his forefinger and using his whole palm shoved his face, knocking him backwards.”
Sevilla, of Upper Brook Street, Manchester, pleaded guilty to affray and assault at an earlier hearing.
Myles Wilson, defending, said: “He’s suffered trauma in his past but must take responsibility.
“He had been working there for some time but then his partner started working there too. It was her first night and colleagues were teasing him.
“There’s another side to his character. He’s a graduate and references say he’s intelligent and caring. It’s a tragedy he’s here.”