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Screams as Boxing Day brawl erupts in one of Britain’s busiest shopping centres with thugs seen hurling chairs
Two security guards appear to stand and watch the chairs being thrown
THIS is the shocking footage of a mass brawl that broke out in a Manchester mall showing youths hurling chairs at each other.
Hooded teenagers had to be stopped by security from chucking chairs in Manchester Arndale food hall, video shows.
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The video has been seen hundreds of thousands of times online and is said to have been taken on Boxing Day.
Food hall patrons stand in shock and scream as the brawl moves around the hall and interrupts innocents eating a meal.
Around 20 youths in winter jackets with their hoods up as well as tracksuits face stand off from each other in the short clip.
Most are covering their faces and several can be seen wearing balaclavas.
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Following a tussle near the start of the video, they then proceed to grab the food hall's seating and throw the chairs at each other.
Two security guards in red hi-vis can be seen standing watching the fight unfold next to a group of girls watching the violence.
Girls can be heard screaming as the chairs fly across the mall and the hooded youths staunch walk around the scene.
Security guards can then be seen at the scene pushing the gangs away from each other and picking up chairs.
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Girls can also be seen pushing and dragging the boys away from each other.
It takes a few seconds before the two groups disengage from each other leaving the busy hall with chairs strewn across the place.
A spokesperson for Manchester Arndale said: “An altercation between two groups took place in the food court area on Boxing Day afternoon.
"Our security team were in the area and immediately attended the scene to disperse the group.
"Greater Manchester Police was contacted and our security colleagues quickly escorted a number of individuals off the premises, with no injuries sustained by team members or customers.
"We continue to work closely with police to minimise anti-social behaviour and promote a safe environment for customers and colleagues.”
Commenters on social media roasted the two groups for their actions.
"I’ve seen scarier scenes on Mr Tumble," said one.
"Indoor winter training, in preparation for the 2024 euros in Germany," said another.
"When musical chairs defeat is just too much to take," said a third.
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Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.
The food hall is known for violence with a YouTuber being attacked there in November and a stabbing there in 2022.
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