The couple, who visited TheHalfway House restaurant in Brentwood, Essex, on May 16, racked up a £231.30 bill then ran away across the car park without paying.

The family of four got up to leave The London Fryer fish restaurant in Paignton, Devon, after enjoying £45 worth of food.

The couple, who visited TheHalfway House restaurant in Brentwood, Essex, on May 16, racked up a £231.30 bill then ran away across the car park without paying.