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A SHOCKING incident captured in Meath this week shows workmen fight off a hammer wielding thug and pal after they were attacked on a site on a busy street.

In the video, the two men can be seen walking past barricades on the footpath onto the site as the builders called to them, saying: "No, you can't go in there."

As the builders struggled to take the shovel off the man, his pal returned from the ground with a hammer in his hand and began swinging at the builders
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As the builders struggled to take the shovel off the man, his pal returned from the ground with a hammer in his hand and began swinging at the buildersCredit: Social media collect
As he gets closer, one of the builders pushes him back
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As he gets closer, one of the builders pushes him backCredit: Social media collect
The man quickly picked up a shovel before the builder dragged him to the ground in an effort to disarm him
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The man quickly picked up a shovel before the builder dragged him to the ground in an effort to disarm himCredit: Social media collect

Ignoring the builder's instructions, one of the men can be heard shouting back: "What are you going to do about it?" adding, "You should have a f***ing sign."

After a series of verbal exchanges, the men became aggravated, with one picking up a large pipe lying on the site and hurling it towards the builders, narrowly missing one.

He then can be seen picking up a large sweeping brush before approaching the builders.

As he gets closer, one of the builders pushes him back.

The man quickly picked up a shovel before the builder dragged him to the ground in an effort to disarm him.

The second man then picked up the shovel.

As the builders struggled to take the shovel off the man, his pal returned from the ground with a hammer in his hand and began swinging at the builders.

He was then struck with a shovel.

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Bystanders who witnessed the incident then approached the site as they attempted to speak to the two men in an effort to de-escalate the situation.

The incident has been condemned by TDs.

Sharing the footage, Aontu said: "Violence in middle of the day in Meath, the Minister for Justice's own county.

"Our main streets are becoming increasingly dangerous.

"It has to stop."

Party leader Peadar Toibin added: "It's frightening and heartbreaking what's happening to our country.

"The Government are ignoring the real needs of the people.

"Its time to take back our streets. Attend the Public Meeting."

Meanwhile, Labour Councillor Pio Smith said: "Don't mess with builders in Navan."

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