Overview

• A group of four men allegedly consumed curries, lamb chops and soft drinks at Saffron in Northampton before sprinting out on an unpaid £197.30 bill
• Saffron’s viral Facebook post features CCTV footage alongside an image of the detailed bill and has drawn widespread online outrage
• National outlets published the visual evidence on August 13, extending the restaurant’s name-and-shame appeal beyond local coverage
• Northamptonshire Police classified the case as theft and have not made any arrests or identified the suspects
• Earlier reports cited a 30% drop in the restaurant’s Monday takings after the incident, prompting calls for upfront card checks or deposits