A shocking shovel attack was caught on camera, showing a violent assault on a Tongan road before the attacker fled just as police arrived.
The footage, believed to have been filmed in Tongatapu, shows a group of youths brawling before one man suddenly strikes another in the head with what appears to be a shovel.
The shirtless victim collapses onto the road as the attacker immediately flees, throwing the weapon aside.
It was unclear whether he was injured or not, but a woman was seen helping him stand up and leading him to the roadside.
One person is seen picking up the discarded shovel while leading another man away from the scene.
A police van was seen approaching the attack and stopping at the scene, just before the attacker had fled.
An officer jumps out and gives chase, but the assailant has already escaped.
It remained unclear whether police apprehended the attacker.
The victim’s condition remains unknown, and authorities have yet to confirm whether any arrests have been made.
Kaniva News has been unable to independently verify the exact location of the incident or the identities of those involved.
However, the livestreamed video has sparked concern over youth violence and police response times in the area.
Witnesses at the scene claimed tensions had been escalating before the attack.
