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Alahna Kindred

Spider-Man prankster who punched Asda worker unconscious is black belt in martial arts

An internet prankster who kicked and punched a supermarket worker unconscious has been unmasked as a black belt in martial arts, it has been reported.

Josh McDonald's violent assault horrified viewers after a video taken in an Asda was shared online.

McDonald, 33, was part of a group in a fancy dress that included Ali-G, Little Red Riding Hood and 'Andy' from TV Little Britain.

McDonald has been revealed as a black belt in mixed martial arts and previously trained at the Black Dragon Martial Arts Academy near his home in Northampton.

In 2016, he bragged of being a contender for the Iska kickboxing world championship' in Stuttgart, Germany.

A thug in a Spider-Man outfit among a costumed mob involved in a violent brawl (TikTok)

McDonald admitted actual bodily harm and violent disorder following the assault at an Asda in South London in July 2021, MailOnline reports.

The distressing incident was filmed and live-streamed by the group.

George O'Boyle, 30, who was dressed as Ali G was reportedly the leader and threatened to punch staff as he led the group into the supermarket.

The stunt became violent after multiple staff were beaten with metal bars, punched, kicked, and left bloodied.

When supervisor Lauren Scott approached Sophie Roberts, 19, who was dressed as 'Little Red Riding Hood' she was punched in the face.

When Ms Scott tried to defend herself, McDonald high-kicked and punched her unconscious, before walking off.

All key participants pleaded guilty at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court and will be sentenced next month.

O'Boyle, from South London, admitted both violent disorder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

One of the attackers has been unmasked as a black melt in mixed martial arts (TikTok)

Roberts, of Northampton, pleaded guilty to ABH assault on Ms Scott, and public disorder involving threats of violence.

McDonald, O'Boyle and Roberts could all face five years in jail, the maximum sentence for ABH, as well as for violent disorder.

One-legged amateur boxer Rikki McKenzie, 37, also of Northampton, had admitted a public order offence involving threats of violence.

Mark Pettigrew, 38, from West London, had joined the Asda mayhem dressed in uniform as 'Army Man', and was involved in an attack on two workers.

He was not present in court, but the judge was told he admitted public disorder with violent threats.

Public disorder with threats of violence can lead to up to six months.

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