BLUE Story, a violent gangster movie, made by the BBC has been axed from cinemas after 100 yobs armed with machetes and knives clashed on its opening evening.

Seven cops were hurt as they tried to desperately control brawling scenes for 90 minutes at the screening of Blue Story at the Vue cinema at Star City in Birmingham on Friday.

9 A teen holding a large machete is seen at outside a screening of Blue Story at Star City in Birmingham Credit: Snappersk

9 Armed police rushed to the entertainment complex in Birmingham to control the chaotic scenes during Blue Story screening

9 A police officer called to the Blue Story screening with a sniffer dog can be seen patrolling the scene where youths descended into violence Credit: SnapperSK

Two machetes and a knife were recovered after armed police swooped just after 5.30pm on Friday night.

And disturbing images have emerged of a baby-faced teenager wearing a Camo jacket and holding what appears to be a large machete.

Footage also shows terrified crowds evacuated as cops arrested at least five people including a 13-year-old girl on suspicion of assaulting police.

Another girl and boy aged just 14 and a 19-year-old were also arrested, while a 14-year-old male was held on suspicion of obstructing police.

The violence broke out before or during a screening of the gang warfare film Blue Story and spilled out into areas where children were queuing to see Frozen 2.

Vue yesterday axed the gansta film — developed and funded by BBC Films — from its 228 cinemas nationwide to protect staff and customers.

In a pre-recorded message to its viewers, the cinema service line said: "We regret that we will no longer be screening the film Blue Story at any of our venues.

"Should you have a booking for this film, please say cancellation when prompted and a member of our team will be with you shortly to assist you with your booking."

A Vue spokesman said: "We can confirm a decision was made to remove the film. "The safety and welfare of our customers and staff is always our first priority."

9 Blue Story has been banned from Vue cinemas Credit: 20th Century Fox - Paramount Pictures

The movie features two pals caught up in a postcode gang war in South London and contains guns, swords and drugs. It includes flashy music video-style interludes.

Showcase Cinemas has also cancelled screenings at its 21 theatres nationwide. Cineworld will continue showing the movie. Odeon said it was reviewing security measures.

But tonight it said it had reinstated screenings of Blue Story, but with extra security.

In a statement, a spokesman said: "We took the decision to temporarily suspend screenings of Blue Story to enable us to assess the situation.

"After careful consideration and discussions with the distributor in the last 24 hours, we have come up with a plan to reinstate screenings of the film supported with increased security protocols and will be doing so from this evening.

"We want to reassure our guests that their safety - and that of our staff members - is our absolute priority."

Blue Story director Andrew Onwubolu, a rapper and YouTube sensation known as Rapman, posted on Instagram: “It’s truly unfortunate that a small group can ruin things for everybody. Blue Story is a film about love, not violence.

“I hope blame is placed with the individuals and not an indictment of the film itself.”

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One witness described the night as "one of the scariest moments of [her] life", as she queued to watch the new Frozen film with her daughter.

Choleigh McGuire said: "Armed police come, Tasers come, all of the people that were fighting ran off into the cinema, hiding. I am shaking."

And others said they couldn't believe their eyes as the youths began brawling and cops descended with Tasers drawn.

Another witness told Sun Online: "I was waiting in queue to watch Frozen 2 and some teenage girls jumped another girl and from then it went so crazy.

"The way police reacted was scary.

"I had a taser pointed at me for no reason."

BLUE STORY BLUE Story is a feature adaption of a YouTube series that follows two young friends who become rivals in a street war. The film is written and directed by Andrew Onwubolu, who had previously told the story in a web sites called Shiro's Story. Pals Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) are friends whose days are spent at school and joking around. But then one of Timmy's friends beats up Marco - causing a backlash from a Peckham gang. The boys are then pulled apart, with their lives filled with guns and knives. Previously speaking about the film's message, Onwubolu - otherwise known as Rapman - said he wanted people to understand how a "good kid" could lose their way. He told the BBC: "I want people who see the film to learn that these kids are not all spawns of Satan. "They didn't come from child abuse or neglectful mothers. What kids go through in the school playground is so intense, it all starts there." The film is rated 15 for very strong language, strong violence, threat, sex, and drug misuse.

One eyewitness said that "a young boy was crying on the floor with his mother" as a number of young people started fighting.

Another witness told Mirror Online: "Me and my daughter were in a queue to watch frozen, loads of little kids there, all dressed up and everything, then these girls jumped on another girl and loads of these kids just started fighting.

"Armed police came with Tasers. All the people that were fighting run off into the cinema. There's about 15 to 20 police cars. I'm shaking.

"The police were very aggressive there was lots of little kids there. My sister who is 11 and they was pointing the Tasers in our face."

TERRIFIED FAMILIES

The seven officers injured last night suffered minor facial injuries.

Cinema management decided to close the venue after the brawl.

Supt Ian Green, from Birmingham police, said the drastic police intervention came after officers were met with a "very hostile response".

He said: "This was a major outbreak of trouble which left families who were just trying to enjoy a night out at the cinema understandably frightened.

"We worked quickly to move the crowds on, but were met with a very hostile response and officers had to draw Tasers to restore order.

"Thankfully, the injuries to our officers were very minor."

And he added "some of those who went to Star City last night were intent on causing trouble."

Supt Green said: "We understand that families with young children will have been left upset by what they saw last night, but we urge people to appreciate that our aim last night was to protect the public and restore order, and that’s what we achieved."

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Police are now examining images and video of the brawls.

They have also urged anyone with information or more footage to get in touch.

Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, via 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Gritty British movie Blue Story hits cinemas from November 22nd

9 Police issued a dispersal order, with the cinema choosing to close down after the brawl Credit: SnapperSK

9 Terrified movie goers were evacuated after heading to the movies on Friday night Credit: SnapperSK

9 Police recovered two machetes and a knife after breaking up the chaotic brawls Credit: SnapperSK

9 Five teens were arrested, with at least seven cops injured in the melee Credit: @_rachaelallison/Twitter