Bailed for a third time: chip shop vinegar bottle attack suspect who left manager afraid to work

A 31-year-old man from Enfield accused of attacking a chip shop manager with a vinegar bottle has been bailed for a third time.

He had to go to Watford Police Station on Monday, September 29, but was then released and told to return on Tuesday last week. He will now have to go back there on Monday, November 10.

Boss of Wilsons Fish & Chips in Tring Shaban Azam was allegedly attacked with a vinegar bottleplaceholder image
Boss of Wilsons Fish & Chips in Tring Shaban Azam was allegedly attacked with a vinegar bottle

The alleged attack happened at Tring’s Wilsons Fish & Chips on Wednesday, September 3, and left manager Shaban Azam afraid to work.

He had to spend 13 hours in Aylesbury’s Stoke Mandeville Hospital being treated for his injuries.

Mr Azam, who was with his colleague Omar Fathe on the day he was injured, said: “I feel very bad. We are scared to work here.”

Mr Azam said the attack left him with a damaged artery in his head and a big cut on his face.

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