Shocking moment knife thug taunts yob who then hurls object at him as gangs clash outside row of shops
- The men can be seen gathered outside a row of shops in Luton in the day
- They start brawling with one another before one throws a knife across the street
- Footage shared across social media with many condemning the violence
This is the shocking moment knife wielding thugs start brawling on a street in Luton in the middle of the day.
In the clip, men can be seen gathered outside a row of shops where they appear to be sparring and brawling with one another.
Horrified bystanders looked on and shocked drivers blasted their horns at the group, before they eventually dispersed and ran away from the scene.
One man can be seen carrying a large knife (left) while another wearing a white cap. As the row escalates another man can be seen throwing an object at the group
The incident is believed to have taken place near Bury Park and it is unknown why the fight took place.
The footage has been shared across social media since Friday – with individuals condemning the casual violence in the clip and bemoaning the knife crime epidemic sweeping Britain.
Ibrahim Hussain wrote: ‘I’m not even shocked anymore. This day and age toddlers be carrying on guns’.
Men were seen running across Leagrave Road (left) while others chased them down the street (right)
Whilst Kay Candy commented: ‘Silly kids. Enough is enough now, put the knifes down [sic]’.
Meanwhile other social media users suggested this everyday violence was symptomatic of Bury Park in Luton.
Haydn Green wrote ‘That’s Luton for ya’ – whilst Paul Holton said ‘Bury Park! Say no more!’
MailOnline has contacted Bedfordshire Police.