EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – John McManus, known for his role in the TV series Traitors, was involved in a violent altercation with restaurant staff in Edinburgh last year. The 51-year-old spa therapist pleaded guilty to two charges of assault in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on December 15 related to the incident which occurred in May of 2023.
According to reports, John became aggressive after being asked to keep the noise down at a posh seafood restaurant where he had consumed two bottles of wine. The restaurant staff claim that McManus, who was accompanied by a friend, was causing a disturbance during Sunday service.
CCTV footage obtained by The Sun shows the TV star attacking a 62-year-old waiter outside the restaurant just before 8pm on the day of the incident. The video depicts the altercation in which John physically assaulted the waiter and the waitress.
As a result of the incident, John was fined £470 and ordered to pay the waitress £600 in compensation. A source described the events, stating that John’s behavior included swearing and inappropriate language in the presence of young children. The altercation escalated when John physically assaulted the restaurant staff, resulting in emotional distress and trauma.
The female waitress involved in the altercation claimed to have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and has since left her job at the restaurant as a result of the emotional impact of the incident. The violent altercation has raised concerns about the behavior and potential consequences for those involved.