Newham: Shocking footage as driver attacks traffic warden and brawl breaks out

Shocking footage shows a daylight street brawl between a disgruntled driver - and a traffic warden.

The fight broke out in the middle of a road in Manor Park, Newham, East London on August 16.

The clip - shot by a passer-by - shows the warden taking photos of a man’s van. The angry driver, who is dressed in a hi-vis, then grabs a wooden pole and starts attacking the officer - escalating in to a full-blooded fight.

Police said the warden suffered an injury to his finger and the other man was arrested.

The matter has since been resolved using a community resolution.

The witness who shot the video, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “To be honest it didn’t really phase me, as you see so much crime around that area.

“I didn’t think the man was going to get a piece of wood though. I was just glad it didn’t get out of hand.”

The witness said he was stuck on the street for around 10 minutes watching the fight.

He added: “I was just driving down the street but they were blocking the road so I couldn’t get through. I was driving to see my mate but couldn’t get through. There were a lot of people around watching.

“I had to drive an alternative route but when I drove past 10 minutes later they were still there. I presume they were waiting for the police.”

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 12:34hrs on Wednesday, August 16 to reports of an altercation between two men at Chesterford Road, E12.

“Officers attended. At the scene a 38-year-old man, a traffic warden, has suffered an injury to his finger. His injury did not require medical treatment. The victim’s earphones were also broken in the assault.”

They continued: “A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing actual bodily harm.

“However, after speaking with the victim and the suspect, officers were able to resolve the incident by way of a community resolution.

“The victim agreed to accept payment from the suspect to replace the damaged earphones. The assault allegation was not proceeded with.”

A Newham Council spokesperson said: “We are pleased that the Police have taken immediate action to deal with this man, who attacked one of our staff as he was carrying out his duties.

“The prompt arrest underlines our own clear message of Newham’s zero tolerance policy to abuse and violence aimed at staff; we will always standby employees in pursuit of justice if they are victimised.”