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Moment in which a large street fight breaks out between groups of men and extends to the street.

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A look at the street fight that broke out in Streatham, London, on Saturday

This is the moment a huge street fight breaks out between a group of men as Met police officers struggle to contain the violence.

The shocking images begin showing several men throwing punches at each other which then spread to the road and oncoming traffic.

Police confirmed the large fight took place on Streatham High Road at 3.45pm on Saturday. Officers with firearms attended the scene and a PCSO suffered minor injuries.

The video shows what appears to be an unmarked police unit later arriving at the scene to help calm the riot, forcing the crowd to disperse.

Two people who continue to fight still hold on to each other on the road while a woman can be heard screaming everywhere.

A look at the street fight that broke out in Streatham, London, on Saturday

Met police officers battle to contain the violence which spread to the road and oncoming traffic.

Met police officers battle to contain the violence which spread to the road and oncoming traffic.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of affray and taken to a south London police station.

The video, which lasted more than a minute, generated numerous reactions on social networks.

Commenting on the video, one person wrote on X: ‘This is strange. London is a disaster!’

Another added: “There aren’t enough police, we are outnumbered, literally the hooded men are running things 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 occurred on a busy main street in Streatham, London.

The fight is said to have occurred on a busy main street in Streatham, London.

A woman can be heard screaming as the violence continues despite the arrival of police.

A woman can be heard screaming as the violence continues despite the arrival of police.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday 4 May, police officers responded to a large fight on Streatham High Road, SW16.

‘More officers attended, including firearms officers. A PCSO suffered minor injuries as officers attempted to arrest those involved.

“Three people were arrested on suspicion of affray and taken to a south London police station.”

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