THIS is the moment bloodied yobs batter each other with metal poles in broad daylight outside a kebab shop.
Seven people have now been charged following the shocking scenes in Newport, South Wales, on Friday as horrified residents looked on.
Video footage has captured bloodied yobs battering each other with metal poles in broad daylight
Seven people have now been charged with violent disorder
The brawl happened in Newport, South Wales on Friday afternoon
Gwent Police were called to Commerical Road after the group of men were seen brawling in the street on Friday afternoon.
Videos circulating online showed the thugs with what looked like metal poles fighting in the street outside a kebab shop.
Some of the men involved were seen with bloodied faces and arms during the horrific violence.
Footage shows the group clashing with the weapons as cars blared their horns trying to move past the confrontation.
The men can be heard screaming at each other and attempting to land blows.
Gwent Police said six men, aged 25, 28, 33, 40, 42 and 52, and one 17-year-old boy, who are all from Newport, have been charged with violent disorder.
The six men will be remanded into custody while the 17 -year-old boy has been released on police bail.
All seven are due to appear at Newport Magistrates Court on Monday, August 4.
An eight person, a 40-year old man from Newport, has also been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and is currently in police custody.
Four of the men attended hospital and two were later discharged while two others remained in hospital receiving treatment on Saturday.
Around six police cars with flashing lights surrounded the area along with at least two police vans.
More than half a dozen officers raced to the scene and cordoned off the area helping to redirect residents.
Police were gathering evidence at the scene to investigate and officers said their enquiries are ongoing.
Commerical Road has since reopened but anyone who was in the area between 3pm and 4pm on Friday, August 1 is urged to contact the police.
Chief Superintendent John Davies of Gwent Police said: “I hope that these charges show our communities that we are heavily invested in responding to and investigating reports of crime and that we are committed to helping keep the streets of Gwent safe.
“A large number of officers have worked tirelessly to investigate and secure these charges, and we will continue to work with our partners to identify the issues and tackle the causes surrounding this incident.
“We’d like the thank the community for their support during this investigation but also remind them that commentary, especially online and social media, could impact or influence future court proceedings.
“As charges have been made, those who do so could be found in contempt of court and face a fine or imprisonment, please think before you post.”
The Sun also reported yesterday on a man who was stabbed during a mass brawl outside a TK Maxx store in an unrelated incident.
A huge emergency response was launched after police and paramedics were called to Orpington, Kent, at midnight yesterday.
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