Police have defended their actions after a violent arrest at a Melbourne McDonald’s drive-through was filmed and shared live on Facebook, however the supect has told 7 News that they were heavy handed and picked on him for having a nice car.

Four police officers were filmed pinning 21-year-old Fady Taleb to the ground outside the restaurant as diners and onlookers watched on in disbelief.

“I’m doing a roadside inspection, I told you, are you going to obstruct me from doing my job? I’ll f*****g knock you out bro, I told you,” one police officer can be heard shouting as the altercation blew up.

As police struggled to handcuff Mr Taleb, those watching on and streaming to Facebook, berated them for their violent approach.

View photos Fady Taleb was hospitalised following his violent arrest outside a Melbourne McDonald's More

View photos Police officers can be seen shoting in the 21-year-old's face before taking him to the ground. Source: 7 News More

Mr Taleb’s brother, Mohammed, saw the live stream and rushed to the scene.

“That’s my brother, get the f**k off him, get off him, get off him,” a distressed Mohammed Taleb screamed.

Now recovering in hospital, Mr Taleb claims he suffered neck, rib and arm injuries after the Altona North scuffle.

“Maybe because I was driving a nice car or something, maybe because I don’t like to talk like this but maybe because I got a beard, maybe I look Middle Eastern, I dont know,” the injured man told 7 News when asked what prompted the violence.

His terrified brother said he could not believe the actions of the police and that they were meant to be the ones helping, not threatening he and his brother.

View photos Mohammed Taleb rushed to the scene after seeing the violent footage of his brother's arrest shared on Facebook live. Source: 7 News More

However, it’s a different story from Victorian Police who said they are fed up with the abuse.

“Our members go to work every day to protect the community and they should not be expected to be assaulted or threatened or injured,” Superintendent Stuart Bateson said.

“From what I have seen they acted appropriately and within the bounds of their duty."

The brothers are now facing charges including assaulting police and are expected to front court in June.