Footage of a violent brawl that broke out at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland in front of stunned visitors and shocked children has gone viral. The incident occurred on 18 December at the annual Christmas event in London.
In the clip, two men are seen arguing with workers at a crispy chicken stall as young children walk nearby. A worker brandishes a pole, and a scuffle ensues. A woman can be heard shouting, “There are children... there are children everywhere.”
Security guards arrived and calmed the situation, ushering the brawlers away as the song ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ played ironically. The footage has been viewed nearly 90,000 times on social media.
Social media users suggested the argument was over food prices, with one writing: “I mean I know the prices are ridiculous there, but you're under no obligation to purchase.” A similar incident occurred at Winter Wonderland in December 2019, resulting in three arrests for public order offences.
Winter Wonderland has faced criticism for high prices, including £6 pints, £14 fish and chips, and £7 hot chocolate. One visitor commented: “Bloody ridiculous I’d begrudge paying any of that.”
