Horrific moment masked thugs pour petrol across shop floor and set it alight
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCCTV images have captured the horrific moment masked thugs burst into a convenience store before dousing it in petrol and setting it alight.
The three men, wearing hoodies and face coverings, are seen running up to the local shop, on Butler Street, near Ancoats on Sunday evening (August 25) before one man is seen to pour petrol over the floor.
One customer waiting inside is seen fleeing the store before it erupts into flames. Seconds later, the suspects, one of which appears to be on fire, are seen quickly making off from the scene. READ MORE Police cordon off streets with investigation underway after 'violent disorder' The incident, that was reported at around 5.40pm, occurs over just eleven seconds - from the suspects arriving armed with petrol before fleeing the area.
One member of the group can be seen throwing the blazing petrol can to the ground as parts of the pavement outside are also set alight in horror footage shared to Instagram.
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