The young police officers were charged by a huge group of angry diners

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The terrifying incident occurred in the German city of Dusseldorf after officers approached a 24-year-old man as he carried out a suspected drug deal in his car.

The man aggressively refused to be detained and reacted furiously when police attempted to search his car. Witnesses say he burst from his vehicle with “clenched fists” and attempted to attack the young officers.

A 22-year-old German who was watching the incident then became involved, swearing at police and encouraging others to join in and target the officers.