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Video: Machete-wielding thug on rampage in UK finds out what can happen when fed-up folks reach their boiling points
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Video: Machete-wielding thug on rampage in UK finds out what can happen when fed-up folks reach their boiling points

A machete-wielding suspect caught on video going on a rampage outside a pub in the United Kingdom over the weekend quickly found out what can happen when fed-up folks reach the limits of their restraint.

What are the details?

Police said the incident occurred at the Swan with Two Necks on Westgate in Wakefield, a city in West Yorkshire, England, around 10 p.m. Saturday, BBC News reported.

Haroon Khan, 22, and Mohammed Khan, 19, both of Wakefield, are charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and affray, the network said. "Affray" is defined as a fight in a public place that disturbs the peace.

Haroon Khan also is charged with public order offenses, one of which was racially aggravated, according to ITV News.

Cellphone video widely associated with the incident shows a male repeatedly vandalizing a vehicle outside the pub with a machete.

Image source: X video screenshot via @CrimeLdn

He then heads to the sidewalk, approaches a building, and hits a window with the machete.

Image source: X video screenshot via @CrimeLdn

Soon two men exit a door and physically attack the machete-wielding man; one smashes a glass against the man's head while the other repeatedly hits him with a stool.

Image source: X video screenshot via @CrimeLdn

Image source: X video screenshot via @CrimeLdn

Here's the video. Content warning: Language:

BBC News said the arrested suspects were remanded in custody, appeared Monday at Leeds Magistrates' Court, and were further remanded until their next hearing at Leeds Crown Court scheduled for Feb. 5.

A local Facebook group posted photos of the machete attack aftermath and added other details, although it noted the attack took place shortly after 8 p.m., which contradicts BBC News and ITV News, both of which reported that it took place around 10 p.m.

A Facebook post from the pub acknowledged the incident and said it was a "very scary experience for everyone there" and "spoiled what was turning into a great night."

The post added that "we would also like to say a massive thank you to our amazing staff and regulars who put themselves in danger for everyone else; you know who you are, and we can’t thank you enough."

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Dave Urbanski

Dave Urbanski

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