Man puts armed robber out with chokehold before proposing to girlfriend

They'll remember this proposal…

Man puts armed robber out with chokehold before proposing to girlfriend

Proposing to your girlfriend is enough to make any man nervous, so throw in an armed robbery and you'll understand Nicholas Anderson had a stressful night recently.

Nicholas had planned to pop the question to Deanna Deal in a Mexican restaurant called Salsarita’s, chosen by the bride-to-be's son, Brighton.

Little did they know that it was to be robbed for the third time this month.

As they sat down to enjoy their meal, and Nicholas plucked up the courage to ask the question, the restaurant manager went to lock the door.

Nicholas said: "The guy behind the manager pushed him out of the way and unlocked the door."

Not one to stand idly by, Nicholas grabbed the armed robber, Graham Wilson Kiziah, got him in a chokehold, put him out cold and called the police.

"It happened really quick. He knew how to handle the situation," said Deal.

Realising that the restaurant was no place to propose, Nicholas and Brighton reverted to a back-up plan, a proposal in a nearby park.

Nicholas said: "After all that happened, asking her to marry me wasn't near as bad."

And, of course, she said yes.

H/T: LadBible

more courts articles

Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman
Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt Coronation Street actor William Roache (91) given three months to settle tax debt

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited