VIDEO: Masked attackers hurl petrol bombs at Birmingham wedding venue

Footage showing masked attackers throwing petrol bombs outside a crowded wedding venue in Birmingham has sparked reactions after guests and luxury vehicles were targeted on Wednesday evening.

The incident occurred outside the Royal Shalimar venue on Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, where about 500 wedding guests and restaurant diners were gathered.

In footage seen by TNX Africa, three people dressed in black are seen standing across the road before throwing lit petrol bombs towards the venue.

One of the suspects then crossed the road and threw two more petrol bombs at a parked Lamborghini and McLaren.

A larger disaster was averted after venue staff quickly extinguished the fires using fire extinguishers before emergency services arrived.

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Bystanders, including young people dressed in traditional attire and a baby, narrowly escaped injury. One young man is seen kicking a burning petrol bomb away from a vehicle, preventing it from causing further damage.

Speaking to Birmingham Live, Fahim Kayani, president of the All-Party International Kashmir Coordination Committee, said he was inside the restaurant when the incident occurred.

"I was inside enjoying my meal when this very serious incident took place. I was aware of a disturbance outside. The restaurant staff responded very quickly and put the flames out using fire extinguishers before the emergency services arrived," he said.

Kayani said those nearby remained calm but warned that the incident could have had more serious consequences given the number of people present.

"There was a big wedding and lots of people around. Young people were stood not far from the cars that were firebombed, one kicked one of the missiles away before it could roll under one of the cars. One young child was just a few metres away. It could have been very bad indeed. The police need to find those responsible," he added.

Police said investigations are ongoing as officers work to identify those responsible.

The incident has also drawn reactions on social media.

On X, Juan wrote, "Why would someone set them cars ablaze in a wedding? So bizarre."