THIS is the moment a heroic driver rams an machete-wielding “thief” as he reportedly attempts to steal a motorbike in a busy car park.
Footage shows the motorist using his Land Rover to tackle the suspected crook outside a in Brixton, South London.
The driver crashed into the helmet-clad rider
He appeared to drag the bike along the floor as he bravely attempted to take the law into his own hands
The alleged criminal scrambled for his belongings as he appeared to pull out a machete
Shocked onlookers can initially be heard shouting as the 4×4 reverses out of a space, before towards the alleged thief last Saturday evening.
The driver then crashes into the helmet-clad rider, forcing him off the motorbike as he seemingly tries to escape from the Tulse Hill Sainsbury’s.
He appears to drag the bike along the floor as he bravely attempts to take the into his own hands.
Moments later, the alleged criminal scrambles for his belongings as he appears to pull out a machete.
He looks around menacingly at passersby and shoppers as he holds out the large blade in the shocking incident.
The driver then beeps at the suspected crook, before closely following him out the car park.
Eyewitnesses can be seen walking to examine the damaged motorbike as the pair disappear from view.
Footage cuts to the bike lying on its side with debris scattered across the entrance to the shop car park.
And the feud between driver and rider is quickly reignited just seconds later, as the pair appear to scuffle in the street.
Cops said they were called to reports of a man with a machete at around 6.15pm on Saturday evening.
A 19-year-old was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of common assault, grievous bodily harm, threats to kill and theft of a bike.
He was also detained on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of an offensive weapon, driving while disqualified and possession of .
The confirmed the owner of the Land Rover was assisting officers with their enquiries.
A spokesman for the force told MailOnline : “Initial reports stated that a driver had stopped to confront a man believed to be stealing a bike.
The alleged crook looks around menacingly at passersby and shoppers as he holds out the large blade
Cops have urged anyone with information on the incident to get in touch
“When approached, the man allegedly threatened the driver with a machete.
“The driver then reportedly drove into the man as he attempted to leave the scene on a motorbike.
“ arrived after three minutes but both parties had already left.”
Cops have urged anyone with information on the incident to get in touch quoting reference CAD 5785/28Mar.
Earlier this year, footage showed a crazed thug unleashed a savage machete attack in front of a petrified mother and her children.
CCTV captured Dale Dean, 27, violently attacking his victim with the huge blade in a off licence.
A mother and her two children were forced to cower as the man wildly swung the huge blade in April last year.
Before unleashing the weapon, Dean was seen standing beside the till on his phone while holding a packet of wipes.
Appearing for sentencing at Crown Court, Dean was caged for six years.
He had previously pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a bladed article and affray.
The bike was shown lying on its side with debris strewn across the floor
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