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Knife Drawn in Wendy's Brawl: Man Claims Self-Defense
29 Oct
Summary
- Man arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in a Wendy's altercation.
- Video shows a customer drawing a knife during a heated confrontation.
- Arrested man claims he acted in self-defense against a threatening individual.
A heated encounter at a Wendy's in Northridge, California, escalated dramatically, resulting in a viral video and an arrest. The footage shows a customer holding a knife while facing another man. Kyle Manfre, 46, was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon but maintains he was wrongly charged and acted in self-defense.
Manfre recounts that a man aggressively approached him and his girlfriend after cursing at employees. Fearing for his safety, Manfre attempted to create distance but was blocked. He claims he saw a shiny object and believed he was in mortal danger, though he denies using the knife, stating he only brandished it. The pocket knife was confiscated by authorities.
Witnesses reported the other man had been arguing with staff before confronting Manfre and his companion, leading to chairs being thrown. Police responded to a potential assault with a deadly weapon call, finding one man with minor lacerations. Manfre, who sustained hand injuries attempting to block chairs, was cleared and subsequently released on $30,000 bail. A court hearing is scheduled for November 17.
