A group of police officers have been filmed fighting off a crowd of yobs as they responded to a welfare incident.
CCTV footage shows the mass fight in Gateshead, near Newcastle, break out after officers were called to Bensham area of the town at around 5pm on Tuesday.
Groups of men can be seen punching police officers in the head on the street which is lined with parked cars.
Officers were also kicked before one cop body-slammed on man who then draws his truncheon before hitting the attacker who then flees.
Another officer is believed to have had lighter fuel thrown in his face.
Northumbria Police said two officers required hospital treatment and six people were arrested.
The terrifying scene continues to escalate as groups of screaming people surround a house and continue to punch and kick officers.
Reinforcements quickly arrive to restore order with at least 15 officers on the scene and standing in front of one of the homes of the street.
CCTV footage shows the mass fight in Gateshead, near Newcastle, break out after officers were called to a welfare incident
Northumbria Police said two officers required hospital treatment and six people were arrested
The six people, aged between 15 and 54, have since been released on bail
The footage then shows one men in handcuffs sitting on the ground in the middle of the road surrounded by officers.
The six people, aged between 15 and 54, were arrested in connection with the incident for affray, resisting arrest and assaulting an emergency worker. They have all now been released on bail.
Images show police making the arrests before leading the men away from the scene.
The footage was shared on a Facebook page UK Cop Humour with the post saying: ‘Another day, another video posted on X/Twitter showing police officers being attacked en masse by people who have absolutely no regard for the law and no fear of any consequences in 2025.
‘We hear from witnesses that five arrests were made, and one PCSO had lighter fluid sprayed in his face.
‘We hope you make a swift and full recovery. An excellent job done by those present in the circumstances.
‘Let’s hope that a line isn’t quickly drawn under this – and instead, all those involved are identified and locked up in dawn raids over the coming days.’
One witness said: ‘Hope all the officers are okay.’
Reinforcements quickly arrived with at least 15 officers on the scene
Northumbria Police said two officers required hospital treatment
Officers lead one man away from the scene after making an arrest
CCTV footage shows the massive brawl broke out between yobs and police in Northumbria
Footage shows a large group of people fighting with officers as they attempt to detain civilians
Topless yobs can be seen punching police officers in the head on the street
Officers speak to members of the public after being called to the area after reports of a welfare incident
Police make an arrest following the mass brawl breaking out
Northumbria Police has since asked the public not to speculate in the community and online in relation to the brawl.
A force spokesperson said: ‘At around 5pm on Tuesday, we received a report of a concern for welfare in the Bensham area of Gateshead.
‘We attended an address and two of our officers were subsequently assaulted. They were taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
‘Six people – aged from 15 to 54 – were arrested in connection with the incident for offences relating to affray, resisting arrest and assaulting an emergency worker. They have since been bailed pending further police enquiries.
‘We’re asking members of the public to avoid any speculation in the community and online in relation to our enquiries.
‘Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact us via direct messaging on our social media channels, by filling in an online form or using the live chat function on our website.
‘If you’re unable to contact us online, please call 101. Please quote the reference number: NP-20250225-0888.’
