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This extraordinary video captures the moment a man fights off two police officers, pinning them both to the ground by their necks before fleeing.

The incident took place in Archway, North, London in the earlier hours of Sunday.

The man was being spoken to by a male and female officer when he appears to suddenly try to escape.

Both officers then begin to grapple with them man but he quickly overpowers both of them.

He repeatedly shouts "get off me" as he hauls both officers to the floor and proceeds to pin them down by their necks.

The man then flees the scene.

Eyewitness Robert Walakira, who filmed the incident, described the incident as "very scary".

"The police officers were trying to force the man to the ground," he said.

"But he was too strong for both of them. I was worried, especially for the female officer, but I was too scared to intevene.

"One of the officers managed to spray CS gas but it didn't make any difference.

"It was awful - I've never seen anything like it."

Scotland Yard has been approached for comment.