Moment raging thug bellows ‘you’re a disgrace’ at policewoman who he then punches in FACE and tries to tackle to ground during violent clash between crowds and officers in London
- Video shows man shouting at officer during a row between police and crowds
- As police officer appears to reach for her handcuffs, he swings a punch at her
- The man then pushes the officer away before running through crowds and away
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This is the moment a raging thug bellows ‘you’re a disgrace’ at a policewoman before punching her in the face and attempting to tackle her to the ground during a violent clash in London.
Footage shows the man and the female officer in a blazing row seconds before the attack takes place.
As the row escalates, the officer appears to reach for her handcuffs and advances towards the man.
Footage, recorded by a witness, shows the man swinging a right-handed punch at the officer as she approaches.
The officer then attempts to grab the man, before he pushes her away and appears to make his escape.
It is not clear where and when the video was taken in London, or if anyone has been arrested.
MailOnline has contacted the Metropolitan Police for a comment.
Footage shows the man and the female officer in a blazing row moments seconds before the attack takes place (pictured)
As the row escalates, the officer appears to reach for her handcuffs and advance towards the man. The man then swings a right-handed punch at the officer, who pushes him, before he attempts to make a getaway
The incident, which took place in London, was caught on camera by a witness to the attack
The video starts with a heated row between members of the police and a large crowd. Security guards, dressed in large fluorescent jackets, are also present.
One man can be seen pointing aggressively in the face of the female officer, while shouting ‘you are a disgrace’.
He then repeats his abuse, before telling the officer to ‘shut up’.
The officer tells the man to ‘stop swearing’, prompting the crowd to respond, saying he ‘wasn’t swearing’.
Another officer, in a black uniform, is then seen attempting to calm the crowd down.
The officer in yellow then appears to reach for her handcuffs and advances towards the man, who swings a punch.
The officer tells the man to ‘stop swearing’, prompting the crowd to respond, saying he ‘wasn’t swearing’. Another officer is then seen attempting to calm the crowd down.
The officer in yellow then appears to reach for her handcuffs and advances towards the man, who swings a punch
The office tries to take hold of the man, who pushes her away. As he does, the female officer gives chase.
The video then shows the man again throwing another punch before trying totackle her to the ground.
He then pushes her off of him before sprinting through the crowds and away down the street.
Onlookers screamed in horror as the shocking violence unfolded before their eyes.
Other officers rushed to her aid to control the raging man.
It is not known if he was later arrested or charged.