Police were called to a ‘kick off’ at an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet – caused when staff covered up the desserts.

Officers received a 999 call about a disturbance at Buffet City, on Portland Street, just before 11.30pm last night.

The caller said a customer, a 51-year-old man, was refusing to pay the bill because staff had covered up the desserts and he had not finished his meal.

The man, who was eating with a woman, had got into a heated row with door staff over the pudding concealment – so officers attended the scene within minutes to defuse the situation.

The parties were informed it was a civil matter and Greater Manchester Police revealed that the man was eventually given a refund.

Officers from the city centre division tweeted last night: “999 just in - kicking off at buffet type place as staff have covered up desserts and customers want more.

“Customers had a fair point; paid full price but didn’t realise only 10 mins to go. Money was refunded.”