Terrifying moment machete brawl breaks out on London street as thugs swing blades at each other and 16-year-old is sliced in the head as horrified bus passengers scream in terror
This is the terrifying moment a machete fight broke out in the middle of the street as bus passengers screamed in fear.
Three men were seen waving knives at each other on Clapham Road, near Stockwell tube station, on Friday afternoon.
Passengers on a passing bus filmed the scuffle as they screamed in shock as one of the men was chased into the Taste More fish and chip shop next to Pret A Manger.
As the scene unfolded, a bus passenger gasped and said, “Look at the knives.” Another added: ‘What’s wrong with them.’
Officers arrived on the scene within three minutes after receiving a call about the fight at 1:56 p.m.
A 16-year-old boy was cut in the head, taken to hospital and later arrested in connection with the brawl. His condition is not life-threatening.
Three men were seen waving machetes at each other on a street in Stockwell, London, on Friday afternoon
After the brawl took place, a large police cordon (photo) was set up with officers standing nearby
The cordon stretched past Stockwell tube station, along Clapham Road and Binfield Road and past Pret A Manger and Taste More.
It appeared the two men dressed in black were fighting with the third, who was wearing a turquoise top and light gray pants.
At least two men appeared to be wearing masks.
Towards the end of the footage it appeared the man in turquoise had barricaded himself in the fish and chip shop.
The two other men were seen trying to pull the door open.
The London Ambulance Service said paramedics had withdrawn and were not at the scene.
However, police set up a large cordon, stretching past Stockwell Tube Station, along Clapham Road and Binfield Road and past Pret A Manger and Taste More.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Seton of the Central South Command Unit told MailOnline: ‘This was a shocking and disturbing incident, which took place in broad daylight in a busy location.
The men were fighting in the street while passengers on a passing bus screamed in fear and gasped for the men’s knives
The two men dressed in black appeared to be chasing a man in turquoise as he ran away from them
They appeared to be trying to open the door of the Taste More fish and chip shop where the man in turquoise had taken refuge
Following the shocking scuffle, two police officers were seen outside Taste More, which was also cordoned off
‘There were many civilians present and it must have been extremely alarming and disturbing for them. Police officers arrived on the scene within three minutes and quickly made an arrest.
“I would like to reassure the community that an investigation is ongoing and investigations are ongoing.
‘I would encourage anyone who witnessed the event to contact police on 101 quoting CAD 3597/23 February.
‘You can also pass on information anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers foundation on 0800 555 111.’