Moment passersby 'try to stop machete-wielding thugs (UK) 25/Feb/2026

This is the moment passersby use a garden broom and a saw in attempts to stop a gang of machete-wielding thugs from robbing a jewelry shop. Four figures clad in black and motor helmets raided a Turkish gold shop in Green Lanes, north London, on Tuesday morning, but brave locals fought back as they tried to get away. Footage taken by an onlooker shows two motorbikes on the pavement outside the shop, while somebody screams repeatedly. Two of the group remain outside, one sitting on a bike and the other patrolling the pavement, waving a huge machete to ward off any intervention. But one passerby confronts the watchman with a wooden broom, charging towards him and using the handle to defend against wild swipes of the blade. The other two emerge from the shop clutching large shopping bags, apparently stuffed with stolen goods, and jump onto their bikes - while a man bellows 'thieves' at the top of his voice. Both bikes move off, but one of the rear passengers stumbles and struggles to mount the bike - giving members of the public another opportunity to strike. There is now a crime playlist on the channel if you are interested as well. From October 2024+ (previous crimes videos are in the people playlist). #crime #crimeUK #machetewieldingthugs #thievesUK #machetethugs