Parents expecting a calm start to the school day were instead met with shocking violence on Monday morning in Enfield, north London.
What should have been a routine school run quickly turned into a chaotic scene as a knife-wielding man clashed with another man carrying a machete.
Tense Confrontation Caught on Camera
Dramatic footage shows the man with the knife slashing the tyres of a silver car before smashing the window while the vehicle attempted to reverse with its door open.
The confrontation escalated when another man appeared, brandishing a large machete, swinging it repeatedly.
Soon, several men were involved in a brawl, falling to the ground as parents continued to escort their children to school, visibly frightened by the violence.
Witnesses Describe a Terrifying Scene
One witness described the scene as “horrific,” recalling the sounds of shouting, screaming, and breaking glass.
“I went outside, and it was all kicking off. This is broad daylight, during a school Monday morning. London is a war zone. It’s so unsafe,” they said.
A nearby shop assistant echoed the fear, saying the knife-wielding man appeared “possessed” and seemed like he might “murder someone in cold blood.”
She added, “It was horrific. Apparently, they all knew each other, and this is part of an ongoing feud. He burst the tyre and then went for the car.
I could not believe the number of people watching. I’m a young woman, so I stayed inside. I have never been so scared in my life.”
Police Respond to Viral Video
The Metropolitan Police confirmed awareness of a video circulating on social media showing the group of men fighting and causing criminal damage to a vehicle.
A spokesperson said the incident took place on Hertford Road, Enfield, on the morning of Monday, December 8.
Interestingly, the Met revealed they received no calls about the incident.
They are urging anyone with information to contact the police via 101, quoting reference 2593/8DEC.
What Happens Next?
Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities are looking to identify all individuals involved.
Meanwhile, parents and local residents are left shaken, highlighting growing concerns about safety in the area.
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