A teenager armed with a knife repeatedly lunged at a restaurant doorman in front of terrified customers.
Corie Ruddy took exception when he was asked to leave the Northumberland Street branch of McDonald's, in Newcastle City Centre, and quickly turned aggressive. But the 18-year-old's behaviour soon escalated and turned more sinister when he pulled out a blade, court was told.
In front of shocked customers, the brute, who has past convictions for possessing weapons, repeatedly lunged at the security guard, who was forced to leap backwards on a number of occasions. CCTV footage showed the whole horrifying incident, which saw customers standing back and the brave doorman having to push Ruddy out the store and close the door.
