A shocking act of vehicular violence unfolded on New Year’s Day as a black Mercedes repeatedly rammed into the iconic Brook Pie & Mash shop in Dagenham, East London. The incident was captured on camera and witnessed by horrified onlookers, leaving the community in disbelief.
The disturbing scene, which took place in broad daylight, saw the black Mercedes ploughing through the storefront of Brook Pie & Mash, an establishment deeply rooted in the local community. The shocking act of aggression was captured in footage taken by passers-by, revealing the car repeatedly reversing into the shop’s front, in a seemingly deliberate attempt to inflict damage to the interior.
Following the reckless assault on the beloved pie shop, the car fled the scene, with witnesses reporting that it collided with a parked vehicle while attempting to make its escape.
Video footage of the incident shared on social media has left viewers shaken, with the screeching of tires and loud bangs echoing as the car aggressively rammed into the shop. The vehicle, which appeared to have no visible number plate, left both bystanders and online viewers stunned by the audacity of the act.
As the distressing scene unfolded, shocked onlookers could be heard expressing their disbelief. One person can be heard asking “Why?” in disbelief, while a woman exclaims, “Oh my God,” upon witnessing the chaotic ram raid in Dagenham Road.
Photographs shared on social media following the incident depict the green corrugated steel shutters, typically guarding the entrance, severely damaged from the impact. Debris from the collision is strewn both inside and outside the building. Although the shop is believed to have been empty at the time, images reveal the aftermath of the chaos, with tables and chairs scattered on the ground, and the shop’s counter appearing to have sustained damage.
The shocking incident has raised questions within the community and the broader public, as authorities work to understand the motive behind this act of violence and to locate the perpetrators responsible. As of now, the Metropolitan Police have yet to provide an official statement regarding the incident.
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