Two supercars were set alight in a suspected firebomb attack at a wedding in Birmingham, UK.
A McLaren and a Ferrari went up in flames after a hooded assailant threw at least three petrol bombs at the vehicles outside Royal Shalimar, a Pakistani wedding venue in Sparkbrook, on Wednesday evening.
CCTV footage from the incident shows the vehicles burning and several smaller fires breaking out nearby, including one at the front of the venue, at around 8.50pm.
Staff members tackled the flames as emergency services arrived.
The footage, posted on social media, showed several figures dressed in black standing opposite the venue, before what appeared to have been petrol bombs were hurled at the cars.
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The figures could then be seen fleeing the scene after men ran out to confront them.
West Midlands Police has launched an investigation into the incident. There were no injuries.
Fahim Kayani was among the 500 guests celebrating a wedding when the incident took place. Kayani told the Birmingham Mail: “I was inside enjoying my meal when this very serious incident took place.
“I was aware of a disturbance outside. The restaurant staff responded very quickly and put the flames out using fire extinguishers before the emergency services arrived.
“Everyone stayed very calm but it could have been a lot worse. There was a big wedding and lots of people around.
“Young people were standing not far from the cars that were firebombed; one kicked one of the missiles away before it could roll under one of the cars. One young child was just a few metres away.
“It could have been very bad indeed. The police need to find those responsible.”
Royal Shalimar has a capacity of more than 1000 guests and, according to its website, contributes to Birmingham being the “hub of multiculturalism”.
A police spokesman said: “An investigation has been launched after two cars were set on fire in Sparkbrook.
“At around 8.30pm, we were called to Royal Shalimar on Highgate Rd. Three men were spotted running down Mole St before getting into a white Volkswagen Golf and driving off. No injuries were reported.”
A West Midlands Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Shortly after 8.30pm on Wednesday, August 19, we responded to Highgate Rd, Birmingham.
“A fire engine from Highgate station attended, after two vehicles were deliberately set alight.
“One vehicle was made safe by firefighters. No one was trapped or injured. Police colleagues were also in attendance.
“We left this incident at 9.07pm.”
The venue was approached for comment.
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