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\n\t\tA large sea-themed sculpture collapsed onto a table at Sexy Fish Manchester (Picture: TikTok\/@renatarastopchina)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tA large sea-themed sculpture collapsed onto a table at Sexy Fish Manchester (Picture: TikTok\/@renatarastopchina)<\/p>\n
Diners at a branch of upmarket seafood restaurant Sexy Fish were left stunned yesterday when a large sculpture fell from the wall and crashed onto a table. <\/p>\n
The artwork, thought to be a Damien Hirst piece depicting swordfish bursting out of spuming seawater, collapsed during lunch service at the chain\u2019s eatery in central Manchester<\/a>. <\/p>\n Footage of the aftermath showed the main body of the sculpture lying on the table with broken-off chunks and fragments strewn all around it. <\/p>\n The restaurant was immediately closed and safety inspections were orderd.<\/p>\n There is no indication anybody was injured, though managers did not immediately clarify whether customers were sat at the table in question.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tSign up for all of the latest stories\t\t\t<\/p>\n Start your day informed with Metro’s News Updates<\/a> newsletter or get Breaking News<\/a> alerts the moment it happens. <\/p>\n Sexy Fish is known for its extravagant interiors<\/a>, and the Manchester branch features a number of artworks by Hirst as well as glass columns and a bar made from illuminated pink onyx and glass.<\/p>\n Featuring an Asian-inspired menu, it\u2019s owned by restaurant magnate Richard Caring, who also owns London\u2019s The Ivy, J Sheekey and Rivington.<\/p>\n In a statement, Sexy Fish said: \u2018Yesterday, a piece of art fell off the wall at Sexy Fish Manchester.<\/p>\n \u2018Our team responded immediately, and is in close contact with guests who were dining at the time.<\/p>\n \u2018As this took place at the start of lunch service, the restaurant was quiet.<\/p>\n \u2018We have carried out a full safety inspection with independent specialists, and the restaurant will reopen today for lunch.<\/p>\n \u2018The safety and wellbeing of our customers and team remains our highest priority.\u2019<\/p>\n Greater Manchester Police did not immediately confirm whether it had received a report over the incident.<\/p>\n Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more stories like this, check our news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow
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