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New footage has emerged of a horde of teens rioting and attacking an Aldi in Birmingham.

A roar of screams and laughter can be heard in the video above as some members of the group storm the store in Edgbaston, before running back out to throw bottles, plants and even kick down the doors of the store. Two members of staff were injured as a result of the raid.

The incident took place after a large amount of people gathered in the nearby Cannon Hill Park for a water fight in the midst of the heatwave on July 23. The teens then spilled out onto the streets and in a turn of events, ended up gathering near the Aldi before some decided to storm the store at approximately 5.30pm.

West Midlands Police has launched an investigation into the incident which they quickly responded to with police dogs. Footage of the police arriving at the scene can be seen in the video below.

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Witnesses said the store, which is opposite Edgbaston Cricket Ground, was “absolutely trashed” with “windows smashed” and doors “kicked off their hinges.”

One onlooker, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “It was absolute carnage.

“I think there had been some sort of music event nearby and all of a sudden these youths came out of nowhere.

“Why you would target at Aldi, I just don’t know, but they completely trashed the place and smashed it up.

“Some of them stole things, others were just lobbing bottles and stuff through the doors at the security guard. They were completely feral and out of control."

A police spokesman said: “Police were called to the Aldi store on Edgbaston Road in Birmingham just after 7.30pm on Tuesday July 23 to a report of criminal damage.

“It is believed a large group of youths entered the store and caused damage to stock and furnishings as well as assaulting two members of staff, causing them minor injuries.”

(Image: Birmz is Grime / SWNS)

A spokeswoman for the German supermarket chain said: “We’re unable to comment on the incident as it’s an ongoing police investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police quoting crime reference 20BW/175038W/19.