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Police Release Video of Wild Fight in Miami Beach Restaurant

Police say they're looking for two men in connection with the brawl

Police have released video and said they are looking for two men after a wild brawl inside a Miami Beach restaurant that began with two men kissing.

The fight happened around 3 a.m. back on March 14 at the Whopper Bar at 1101 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Police said.

According to police, two men, both 25 and from Los Angeles, were in the bar and were kissing when they were confronted by two other men. The other two men began using derogatory words toward them and called them f---ots, according to an incident report.

An intense fight ensued that ended with one of the victims suffering lacerations to his face, police. Footage showed two of the men fighting and rolling around on the ground as customers scattered from the area.

Both men were treated at the scene. The men told police they were attacked and believe it was a hate crime, the report said.

Police said they're looking for a man who was wearing a black shirt and was directly involved in the fight. They're also looking for a man who was wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and jeans who may have information.

Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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