This is the horrific moment two people drove their motorbike onto the pavement before hacking at a shop door with a machete-type knife.
The footage, filmed on Sunday on London Road in Thornton Heath, shows the motorbike go up onto the pavement.
They drive by the shop twice before coming to a halt, with the person filming saying one had a ‘machete’.
The person with the large knife jumped off the bike and ran while crouching to the shop door.
They hit the metal with the knife three times before peering in and kicking it six times.
The footage, filmed in Thornton Heath, shows the motorbike go onto the pavement
They hit the metal with the knife three times before peering in and kicking it six times
They appear to try and force the door open unsuccessfully before jogging back to the bike and driving away.
A third person tries to climb out of the shop, but their leg gets stuck.
They managed to get out and limp to the other side of the road, with shocked people looking on in concern.
They picked up a bike which lay discarded on the pavement and tried to ride it unsuccessfully – then resorted to using it as a crutch as they went down the street.
The Met Police confirmed they are investigating the incident after the video began circulating on social media.
Officers responded to the scene after being alerted to the situation but arrived to find that the suspects had already fled.
They appear to try and force the door open unsuccessfully before jogging back to the bike and driving away
The third person picks up a bike which lay discarded on the pavement and tries to ride it unsuccessfully – then resorts to using it as a crutch as they go down the street
According to the police, ‘details remain unclear’ as to what happened and the unidentified suspects are on the run.
There have been no arrests at this time.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said, ‘We are aware of a video circulating online of an incident on Sunday, 25 August, in London Road, Thornton Heath. Officers responded to the incident, but the suspects had left the scene prior to their arrival.’
Potential witnesses are asked to call 101 and quote reference number CAD4437/25AUG.
Alternatively, those who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
