Shocking moment machete-wielding thugs with balaclavas slash at each other in the street outside a KFC – and flee the scene before police arrive

• The yobs start duelling with machetes on Roundhay Road, Harehills in Leeds
• Armed cops raced to the scene but found the suspects had already fled the area 

This is the shocking moment that men wearing balaclavas attack each other with three-foot machetes outside a KFC in Leeds.

The startling scenes caught on camera were filmed on Tuesday at 5.25pm as commuters walked on through the West Yorkshire city centre.

Video of the altercation appears to show that the four men were attacking each other in separate groups of two on Roundhay Road, Harehills.

The yobs start duelling with machetes before fighting a running battle through the streets.

Armed cops raced to the scene but found the suspects had already fled. The police helicopter was also scrambled to the Harehills area of the city on Tuesday evening.

This is the shocking moment that men wearing balaclavas attack each other with three-foot machetes outside a KFC in Leeds on Tuesday at 5.25pm. The startling scenes caught on camera were filmed as commuters walked on through the West Yorkshire city centre

On the footage, two young men dressed in black are seen trading blows outside the Ladbroke’s betting shop and come past the neighbouring KFC restaurant with two others.

As they continue to strike at each other on the pavement, more men in black are seen joining in the fight.

As one side appears to gain the upper hand, three of the men turn and flee. They are then seen running through the streets being chased by their enemies.

Police have since cordoned off the area where the attack took place. 

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.’

Video of the altercation appears to show that the four men were attacking each other in separate groups of two on Roundhay Road, Harehills. Pictured, police cordon off the area where the attack took place

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.

‘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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