[Jonathan Leane]

Caught on camera: Shocking moment Woolworths shopper is punched in the face for a simple mistake​

We've likely all had a close call or two while shopping. You know, when someone is coming in the opposite direction and you both go for the shelf at the same time, or you can’t maneuver around their trolley.

Or perhaps when you're standing in line at the checkout and the person behind you gets a little too close for comfort, and your personal bubble is suddenly invaded.

For the most part, people are generally polite and understanding when these things happen. We live in a busy world, after all, and accidents happen.

But every now and then, there's that one person who takes things a little too far.

Sadly, that was the case for one young man who was minding his own business and doing some grocery shopping at his local Woolworths store.

He probably wasn't expecting what happened next.

As he made his way down an aisle, he accidentally stepped in front of another shopper's trolley. It was a genuine mistake – we've all done it; especially with the size of aisles shrinking.

A man has been brutally punched in the face for accidentally stepping in front of another man's trolley. Source: OpenAI​

But instead of politely asking him to move, or simply going around him, the other shopper decided to take matters into his own hands.

He brutally attacked the innocent man, ramming into him with his trolley and then punching him in the face.

The whole incident was captured on CCTV and witnessed by shocked onlookers.

Thankfully, the victim only suffered minor injuries, but this could have easily been much worse.

The attacker, 31-year-old Zebuai Kane Pomare, was sentenced to two years in jail for his actions.

However, due to the time he has already spent behind bars, he could be eligible for parole as early as November 5.

The article, which was originally posted by the Daily Mail, received nearly 200 comments, with some readers even defending the man’s actions.

‘If you drive into an intersection without even looking and then stop in the middle of the intersection and just stare blankly with your arms folded with your dark glasses and hoodie on as a truck hurtles towards you, then you end up getting clobbered. Well, if you are really that f****** stupid, what do you expect?’ commented one reader.

‘Sorry but..... how blooming rude for a guy to amble around with eyes only on his mobile, with a hood on and sunglasses. I might not hit him, but give him a shove,’ echoed another.

We here at the SDC try to take a pretty even-handed approach with most things, but we can’t condone this kind of violence under any circumstances.

This is a timely reminder to always be aware of your surroundings when shopping and to never take your safety for granted.

 

[Greg Sharp]

I’m shocked and appalled that anyone could condone or excuse such behavior especially at a supermarket

 

[Suzanne rose]

Omg how can anyone condome this kind of violence. I hope the man is doing OK after such a horrible attack.

The attacker should also be made to go to anger management before being released.

I was in coles once when I was waiting in a very long line, I was next when a man and his wife pushed in. I said hey buddy the line starts back there , they replied I only have a few item , I replied yeh you actually have more than me. They insisted to still go first when the person behind me told them to go to the back of the line and wait like everyone else. I then told them they shouldn't be rude. The wife went to hit me with the broom she was buying , I turned around and said put the broom down and see how big you are without it, see who would get the first punch in. Security came and they were escorted out without their items.

I know I shouldn't have said the last remark and I got told off by my husband when he found out , but all I saw was red when she raised that broom at me when I did nothing to her

If this was an elderly person or a disabled person I would not have thought twice in letting them in front of me or if I had a large shop and the person behind me had only a couple of items I would let them go first

 

[Baz1960]

Violence to defend yourself, is always last defence. Walking around looking at your phone is not only rude, but dangerous. It's actually against the law. In all states there are laws that we "have to behave in a manner, not to cause harm to others", or in similar words. Imagine the outcry if someone elderly or infirmed or young child was knocked over. As with personal space, federal health messages are still in place to keep your distance (how many of us have actually gotten out a tape measure to see what 1.5metres are?). I personally, am one who tries to keep my distance from others. Simply, even prior to "Covid", when was it OK to be in anothers personal space? Unfortunately, I think generally people of all ages forget or deliberately encroach on others. Thus, until there is a shift in etiquette and people observing the markings on floors etc. I actually feel unsafe shopping and genuinely when out in public (I'm 6'1"and 100kg), because of others actions and mindless behaviours. Respect and kindness isn't hard.

 

[Happymad]

I don’t know if anyone else has noticed these days no one says excuse me when they want to pass ,I had one woman just stand along side me with a angry look I didn’t know she wanted to pass lol

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

The ones that really annoy me are the 40+ bargearsed women, almost invariably wearing jeggings, who insist on angling their trolleys at 45 degrees to their checkout, thereby obtructing anyone at the neighbouring checkout getting through. It's particularly bad at the supermarkets in Hervey Bay for some reason; take a look around the carparks and you can see that the same women show about the same degree of skill parking their SUVs....

 

[Senor]

I agree with you Baz1960. A bit of respect and understanding are so important. Sometimes all of us are rushing but we have to deal with it. Sad to see a few people who resort to violence as the first step rather than and absolute self defence last resort.
In fact if I ever have two or three items and person in front has a trolley full, people are nice enough to let me go before them. I thank them before I go away as it is very decent of them. I do the same for people if they have very small number of items compared to my full trolley.

 

[lozat54]

We've likely all had a close call or two while shopping. You know, when someone is coming in the opposite direction and you both go for the shelf at the same time, or you can’t maneuver around their trolley.

Or perhaps when you're standing in line at the checkout and the person behind you gets a little too close for comfort, and your personal bubble is suddenly invaded.

For the most part, people are generally polite and understanding when these things happen. We live in a busy world, after all, and accidents happen.

But every now and then, there's that one person who takes things a little too far.

Sadly, that was the case for one young man who was minding his own business and doing some grocery shopping at his local Woolworths store.

He probably wasn't expecting what happened next.

As he made his way down an aisle, he accidentally stepped in front of another shopper's trolley. It was a genuine mistake – we've all done it; especially with the size of aisles shrinking.

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A man has been brutally punched in the face for accidentally stepping in front of another man's trolley. Source: OpenAI​

But instead of politely asking him to move, or simply going around him, the other shopper decided to take matters into his own hands.

He brutally attacked the innocent man, ramming into him with his trolley and then punching him in the face.

The whole incident was captured on CCTV and witnessed by shocked onlookers.

Thankfully, the victim only suffered minor injuries, but this could have easily been much worse.

The attacker, 31-year-old Zebuai Kane Pomare, was sentenced to two years in jail for his actions.

However, due to the time he has already spent behind bars, he could be eligible for parole as early as November 5.

The article, which was originally posted by the Daily Mail, received nearly 200 comments, with some readers even defending the man’s actions.

‘If you drive into an intersection without even looking and then stop in the middle of the intersection and just stare blankly with your arms folded with your dark glasses and hoodie on as a truck hurtles towards you, then you end up getting clobbered. Well, if you are really that f****** stupid, what do you expect?’ commented one reader.

‘Sorry but..... how blooming rude for a guy to amble around with eyes only on his mobile, with a hood on and sunglasses. I might not hit him, but give him a shove,’ echoed another.

We here at the SDC try to take a pretty even-handed approach with most things, but we can’t condone this kind of violence under any circumstances.

This is a timely reminder to always be aware of your surroundings when shopping and to never take your safety for granted.

Wow what a nasty lot… the guy deserves a lot more time in prison!! Too many people feel they have the right to just lash out with violence at every turn…it should never be tolerated!! I wonder did any of the ‘shocked’ onlookers actually come to that guys aid at all, probably not!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I don’t know if anyone else has noticed these days no one says excuse me when they want to pass ,I had one woman just stand along side me with a angry look I didn’t know she wanted to pass

The ones that really annoy me are the 40+ bargearsed women, almost invariably wearing jeggings, who insist on angling their trolleys at 45 degrees to their checkout, thereby obtructing anyone at the neighbouring checkout getting through. It's particularly bad at the supermarkets in Hervey Bay for some reason; take a look around the carparks and you can see that the same women show about the same degree of skill parking their SUVs....

You know now I'm going to be on the lookout for these women

 

[Ricci]

When I go to the shops these days I sometimes wonder if I'm the last person on the planet with any manners! Please and thank you when I want something, excuse me if I want to get past and sorry if I'm inadvertently blocking something. How hard is it? We all have to rub along together so a little bit of pleasantness goes a long way.

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

You know now I'm going to be on the lookout for these women

They're easy to spot. You won't need your glasses!

 

[loraines]

There is NEVER any excuse for violence.

 

[Suzanne rose]

They're easy to spot. You won't need your glasses!

Then I will tell them that there kind are well known . It sort of reminds me of the mums that pick their kids up in expensive cars...loads of make up and expensive clothes

 

[Suzanne rose]

When I go to the shops these days I sometimes wonder if I'm the last person on the planet with any manners! Please and thank you when I want something, excuse me if I want to get past and sorry if I'm inadvertently blocking something. How hard is it? We all have to rub along together so a little bit of pleasantness goes a long way.

I love it when my kids offer to help others and when I hear them say to their kids ' you have to say please or thank you '.

 

[Defiant540]

The ones that really annoy me are the 40+ bargearsed women, almost invariably wearing jeggings, who insist on angling their trolleys at 45 degrees to their checkout, thereby obtructing anyone at the neighbouring checkout getting through. It's particularly bad at the supermarkets in Hervey Bay for some reason; take a look around the carparks and you can see that the same women show about the same degree of skill parking their SUVs....

please explain "bargearsed"

 

[Suzanne rose]

please explain "bargearsed"

I wondered the same thing , I looked it up apparently it's to do with a TV show bluey.

But nothing in the dictionary

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[Ricci]

I wondered the same thing , I looked it up apparently it's to do with a TV show bluey.

But nothing in the dictionary

What does BARGEARSE stand for?​

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It's a derogatory term. Have you ever seen the back end of a barge? Large and round.

 

[Suzanne rose]

please explain "bargearsed"

It's a derogatory term. Have you ever seen the back end of a barge? Large and round.

Ohhh , we learn something every day.

 

[Suzanne rose]

It's a derogatory term. Have you ever seen the back end of a barge? Large and round.

Oh so he was saying really big arse women

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

please explain "bargearsed"

Ever see Bluey (the detective, not the cartoon dog)? Ever see what the D Generation crew did with him? Let your keyboard fingers do the walking...