Moment huge street brawl explodes between groups of men

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

The shocking footage begins by showing several men throwing punches at each other which then spills onto the road and into oncoming traffic.

Police confirmed that the large fight took place on Streatham High Road at 3.45pm on Saturday. Firearm officers attended the scene and a PCSO sustained minor injuries.

The video shows what appears to be an unmarked police care then arrives at the scene to help quieten down the unrest, which forces the crowd to disperse.

Two people who are continuing to fight still have a hold of each other in the road as a woman can be heard screaming throughout.

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

The video, which is more than a minute in length, garnered numerous reactions on social media.

Commenting on the video, one person wrote on X: 'This is weird. London is a mess!'

Another added: 'Not enough police, outnumbered, literally the hoodies are running things in London.'

A third also wrote: 'I was born in Streatham. It was a great place to live. Well what can one say.'

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: 'On Saturday, 4 May, police officers intervened in a large fight on Streatham High Road, SW16.

'Additional officers, including firearms officers, attended. A PCSO sustained minor injuries while officers attempted to detain those involved.

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