A man has been arrested this afternoon after allegedly storming into a Scarborough Chicken Treat and slashing a worker in the face before trashing a neighbouring cafe.

Police were at the Doric Street scene in Scarborough this afternoon, where they arrested a man believed to be behind the onslaught.

Witnesses said the man walked into the fast food store and attacked the female employee as terrified customers watched on.

They claimed he then walked out of the restaurant with a knife under his arm before turning his attention to the Doric Street Cafe next door.

It’s claimed he then trashed the cafe, throwing furniture and smashing plates and cups before police arrived on the scene.

Officers are still speaking to witnesses in the area and have been going door-to-door at the shops in the small shopping precinct.

The Chicken Treat worker was taken to Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital for treatment.