This is the incredible moment brave shopkeepers tried to thwart a gang of armed robbers by throwing meat cleavers and wooden pallets.

Up to six men raided The Jeweller in Kingsbury, north-west London, shortly after 2pm today.

Astonishing footage captured during the raid shows local business owners leaping into action and chasing the suspects down in Kingsbury Road.

Video of the incident shows shopkeepers congregating on the pavement as a line of motorcycles are visible in the background.

One, wearing an apron, is seen launching what appears to be a meat cleaver in the direction of the robbery. Other men are seen hurling a trolley before a loud crashing noise is heard.

Wooden pallets and signs outside of nearby shops are then picked up by other onlookers and thrown in the direction of the motorcycles.

A number of motorcycles are seen driving into the road and those who had witnessed the shocking incident unfold are captured running into the road to try and halt the drivers.

Other items including metal trays and what appears to be a metal pole, are hurled into the air as the motorcyclists ride away from the scene.

Sirens can be heard in the distance as a group of men run to the other side of the road, with many signalling to the police.

One man can be seen holding a large wooden pallet before throwing it on top of a motorcycle which is lying on its side on the pavement.

The witness who captured the incredible footage told the Standard: “A bunch of Iraqi British workers from local shops faced them and threw stuff.

"It's a very peaceful multi-cultural community with no problems whatsoever.

"I was proud that there are people prepared to take action against these criminals."

One man was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery and has been taken to a north London police station.

Officers from Brent and Colindale remain at the scene and the Met’s Flying Squad has been informed.