Police pounced on a gang of youths after a man was allegedly chased and threatened with a knife on high street.
Footage shows officers battling to control the group of teens who gathered in West Bromwich, West Midlands.
The incident was live-streamed by a bystander who can be heard screaming at officers: ‘Be careful. None of these kids are over 16 – all of these lads are young.’
Footage shows police battling to control the group of teens who gathered in West Bromwich
Officers are understood to have been called after a man was apparently assaulted in a pub in High Street on Friday
Officers are understood to have been called after a man was apparently assaulted in a pub in High Street on Friday.
It has been alleged that while standing on the pavement outside, he was approached by four youths who threatened him with a knife.
The man then ran into the pub and was apparently followed by the boys. A glass was then thrown, leaving the man injured.
In the footage, an officer can be seen bundling a youngster into the back of a police van as police attempt to restrain other youths outside a branch of McDonald’s.
Sirens can be heard sounding as onlookers watch the dramatic scenes unfold.
The eyewitness filming the incident tells officers: ‘Oi, what are you doing? He’s a youth. This is all on video. All of these lads are young.’
In the footage, an officer can be seen bundling a youngster into the back of a police van as police attempt to restrain other youths outside a branch of McDonald’s
Police said four youths were arrested following the disorder. All have been bailed pending further investigations
Police said four youths were arrested following the disorder. All have been bailed pending further investigations.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: ‘Police were called to a report that a man had been assaulted by a group of four men at the Sandwell Pub on West Bromwich High Street.
‘The man was on the pavement outside the pub at around 4.30pm on December 1, when he was approached by four youths, who got into an altercation with him and threatened him with a knife.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101, giving reference 20SW/260351P/17 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
‘Fearful for his safety, the man ran into the pub, chased by the four attackers, one of whom picked up a pint glass and threw it, causing a cut to the victim’s arm.
‘Four youths were arrested and have been bailed pending further enquiries.’
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101, giving reference 20SW/260351P/17 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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