Families 'run for safety' as huge brawl breaks out in restaurant during Mother's Day meal

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Families 'ran to safety' after a mass brawl broke out with 'screaming and shouting' during a Mother's Day meal at a popular restaurant.

Police swooped on the restaurant on Sunday (March 27) after a fight broke out during a Mother's Day-themed evening. Cheshire Police confirmed that the incident took place at the Istanbul Grill on Warrington Road in Culcheth, near Leigh, at around 6.30pm.

Onlookers reported witnessing arguing, shouting and swearing before glasses were 'thrown and smashed' at the restaurant. Families had to run out to the street with their crying little ones during the 'scary' ordeal. READ MORE: The town where people say parents need to 'get a grip' after kids were banned from Morrisons A large police presence was pictured outside the Turkish restaurant as people stood and watched on from the street - but most of those involved had fled the scene by the time officers arrived.

Diners told the Manchester Evening News that the venue was full with families, including children and toddlers. One pregnant woman, who asked to remain anonymous, told the M.E.N that a large party had started fighting with the waiters before glasses started being thrown and smashed.