An 18-year-old man who threatened a south London chicken shop worker with a fake gun on Christmas Eve over missing garlic sauce has been jailed for three years.
Marwan Khadir, of Malcolm Close, Penge, carried out the attack on 24 December using a realistic imitation firearm. He threatened to shoot and kill the employee and assaulted him multiple times after complaining about his order.
Police video shows Khadir asking the worker, “How many garlic sauces did you put in the bag?” and later returning to the shop shouting, “Why you give me four burger sauce? I asked for three garlic and three mayo.” He then pulled out the imitation firearm, cocked it, and shouted, “I’m going to kill you now, are you mad?”
Officers identified Khadir through CCTV and financial tracking, arresting him on 2 January. He pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court on 30 January to possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, making threats to kill, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Detective Sergeant Amy Cross praised the victim’s courage and the officers’ tireless work over the Christmas period, stating, “All our thoughts continue to remain with the victim of this terrifying ordeal.”
