Is the cost of living crisis and paying by mobile apps to blame for a spate of dine and dash cases at pubs and restaurants - when people do a runner without paying for their meal?
Ruby McGrath, 32, and her partner Suzy Hopley, 33, defended themselves after sprinting away from the New Smithy Arms, North Yorkshire, without settling their bill.
The women told staff at the Smithy Arms in Swinton, North Yorkshire, that they would pay for their food at the bar after their meal - but were seen sprinting towards their car.