Gang attack house smashing windows and door with metal bars after mass street brawl as onlookers scream in terror
THIS is the shocking moment an armed mob attacks a group of men and chases them into a house.
The gang, thought to be armed with rakes, metal bars and shovels, sprint towards the men, who barricade themselves inside.
The men dash for safety to escape the ambush, which took place in broad daylight yesterday evening in Evington, Leicester.
Armed police were scrambled to the scene and two men were rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Horrified screams are heard as a large crowd gathered to watch the rampaging yobs destroying downstairs windows before fleeing.
Cops arrested four people after the brawl on Osmaston Road.
‘PEOPLE WERE SCREAMING’
Video footage of the attack – filmed by witnesses with mobile phones – were shared widely on social media last night.
An anonymous witness who called 999 told Leicestershire Live: “It was shocking. I was walking up the street and saw a group of men talking quite loudly.
“They all drove past in a procession, revving, shouting and honking.
“A van stopped, opened its doors and shovels, rakes, and metal bars were thrown onto the road.
They all took up arms, ran up the road and were hitting each other
Anonymous witness
“They all took up arms, ran up the road and were hitting each other. People were screaming.”
One clip shows frightened members of the public backing away as a group of around half a dozen men carrying weapons walk down the street.
They approach a smaller rival group standing the doorway of a terraced house and sprint towards them as they rush inside and shut the door.
The mob begins battering the door and windows, shattering the glass.
MOB RUNS RIOT
A second video shows a lone man standing in front of the ruined property, pleading in vain for the thugs to stop.
A man holding a large piece of wooden furniture charges at the house and puts it through the living room window.
Another man is seen repeatedly bashing a small glass window in the door with a huge metal pole.
It is unclear what the dispute was about.
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Police arrested a 35-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm.
Three other men, aged 42, 39 and 18, were arrested at a nearby address and held on suspicion of affray.
Leicestershire Police said enquiries are ongoing.