A violent incident occurred at Al-Qamar restaurant in Birmingham, where diners were assaulted by an individual wielding a baseball bat and threatened with a knife. The attack left a pregnant woman injured as she sought refuge in the restaurant. Akilah Bennett, a witness, recounted the chaos as the woman ran into their group seeking help, followed by the arrival of the attacker brandishing a bat.
Despite initial confusion about the relationship between the attacker and the woman, it became clear they were unknown to each other. Bennett described the tense situation, with her uncle bravely shielding the victim from harm. The restaurant owner recognized the assailant as a local resident.
The situation escalated when the attacker returned with a knife, prompting Bennett and her cousin to secure the restaurant and protect the patrons. Law enforcement and medical assistance arrived promptly, though the ordeal felt prolonged to those involved. The police confirmed the attack, urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Reflecting on the unsettling event, Bennett lamented the disruption to what had been a pleasant dining experience, praising the restaurant staff for their handling of the crisis. The incident, which occurred late in the evening on July 14, resulted in the woman sustaining a severe arm injury. Authorities are actively investigating the case and seeking further evidence to apprehend the culprit.
