Moment huge street brawl explodes between groups of men, spilling out into the road
This is the moment a huge street fight erupts between a group of men as Met police officers fight to contain the violence.
The shocking footage begins by showing several men throwing punches at each other, which then spill onto the road and into oncoming traffic.
Police confirmed the major fight happened on Streatham High Road at 3.45pm on Saturday. Firearms officers attended the scene and a PCSO suffered minor injuries.
The video shows what appears to be unmarked police then arriving on the scene to help calm the unrest, forcing the crowd to disperse.
Two people who continue to fight, still holding each other on the road, while a woman screams everywhere.
A look at the street brawl that broke out in Streatham, London on Saturday
Police officers fight to contain the violence spilling onto the road and onto oncoming traffic
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and taken to a police station in south London.
The video, which lasts over a minute, provoked numerous reactions on social media.
Commenting on the video, someone on X wrote: “This is weird. London is a mess!’
Another added: ‘Not enough police, outnumbered, literally the hoodies are running the place in London.’
A third also wrote: ‘I was born in Streatham. It was a great place to live. Well, what can you say.’
The fight is said to have taken place in a busy shopping street in Streatham, London
A woman can be heard screaming throughout as the violence continues, despite the arrival of the police
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘On Saturday, May 4, police officers intervened in a large fight on Streatham High Road, SW16.
“Additional officers, including firearms officers, attended. A PCSO suffered minor injuries as officers attempted to apprehend those involved.
‘Three people were arrested on suspicion of affray and taken to a police station in south London.’