Overview

• The incident occurred on September 18 at the start of lunch service in Spinningfields, with staff responding immediately as diners were seated.
• Footage posted to TikTok by @renatarastopchina showed the sea-themed artwork and fragments strewn across tables and the floor.
• The restaurant reported one minor injury, believed to be a bruise, and said no emergency services were required while it remains in contact with the guest.
• Sexy Fish closed for the rest of Thursday and had third-party specialists inspect all remaining artworks before reopening for lunch on Friday.
• Images indicate the fallen piece was the wall-mounted swordfish thought to be by Damien Hirst, and Greater Manchester Police had not immediately confirmed receiving a report.