SHOCKING footage has emerged of yobs fighting with machetes outside a Ladbrokes bookies as shoppers looked on.
Armed cops raced to the scene in Leeds, West Yorkshire, but found the suspects had already fled.
The police helicopter was also scrambled to the scene in the Harehills area of the city on Tuesday teatime.
The mobile phone footage appeared to show a group of men fighting outside a Ladbrokes betting shop. One of the men appeared armed with a large machete.
As the thugs brawled on the pavement, more men in black are seen joining in the street fight.
As one side appears to gain the upper hand, three of the men turn and flee. They are then chased off down the street.
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There have since been unconfirmed reports on social media that two of the men were injured and are being treated in Leeds General Infirmary.
There was also outrage about the levels of violence in the area and shock that the latest violence erupted at tea time in broad daylight. One comment read: “I would rather live in hell than Harehills.”
West Yorkshire Police said: “At 5.25pm today (Tuesday), police received a report of a disturbance involving males with machetes in Roundhay Road, Harehills.
“Armed officers were deployed to the area and no suspects were present.
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“Enquiries into the incident are continuing.
“Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat facility, quoting log 1388 of 7 March.”
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