A MAN armed with a knife caused panic after storming into a resturant in the Barcelona old town before local workers bravely stepped in to take him down.
The violent mid-afternoon rampage erupted at around 3pm on Monday near the intersection of Carrer de Ferran and Carrer d’Avinyo, in the city’s Gotico district.
The unidentified assailant entered the premises brandishing a knife and began threatening staff and customers, according to Catalan outlet El Caso.
Terrified diners and workers fled screaming into the street as the chaos unfolded.
Neighbouring businesses immediately lowered their metal shutters to protect customers inside.
One person suffered minor injuries during the attack.
Witnesses reported hearing the clatter of a metal object hitting the ground as the suspect attempted to flee.
Several bystanders, reported to be local workers, immediately gave chase and managed to subdue the suspect.
They pinned the attacker, who had a bloodstained hand, to the ground.
Officers from the Guardia Urbana quickly arrived to take custody of the man and arrested him on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
Paramedics treated the injured victim at the scene, with police confirming the wounds were not life-threatening.
Authorities have not released any demographic details about the detained man, including his age or nationality, and his motive remains unknown
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