Diners in Alabama sparked a brawl over crab legs.

Bizarre on Female First

Bizarre on Female First

Hungry customers at Meteor Buffet were waiting for a freshly boiled dish to arrive, but local police officer Gerald Johnson - who was enjoying a meal at the eatery - heard the sea food scrap kicking off as restaurant goers fought with tongs.

He told WHNT 19 News: ''Literally, as I sat down and maybe took two bites out of my plate. There's a woman who's beating a man.

''People are moving around, plates are shattering everywhere...[Tongs as weapons isn't] something you typically hear, if you can imagine a fencing match.''

He added: ''They'd been waiting there for the crab legs for a good 10, 20 minutes. When they finally came out, it's very heated. Especially if someone is taking more than their fair share.''