Shocking moment screaming driver attacks traffic warden after he took photos of his van in daylight brawl
THIS is the moment a driver went berserk and attacked a traffic warden with a wooden pole after photographs were taken of his van.
Alex Verulashvili assaulted the warden with a large stick after he was handed a ticket on an East London street.
The confrontation sparked a brawl between the two men which was filmed by locals.
After the wooden pole snapped the warden got the better of Mr Verulashvili, forcing him to the ground.
The driver got back and continued to throw punches and kicks until passersby intervened and broke up the street fight on Chesterford Road, E12.
Mr Verulashvili admitted he lost his temper when talking to Mail Online.
He said: “It was just in the heat of the moment. I am not that kind of guy.
“Usually I am very, very smiley and open to discussing things. But I was very irritated with his action. I wouldn’t like my kids to see that.”
He said that drivers were simply fed up with having to check their vehicles every 15 minutes to make sure they had not been towed away.
The fight happened in Newham Council’s ‘L’ zone where only permit holders are allowed to park up.
The witness who shot the video said: “To be honest it didn’t really faze me, as you see so much crime around that area.
“I didn’t think the man was going to get a piece of wood though. I was just glad it didn’t get out of hand.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:”Police were called at 12.34pm on Wednesday, 16 August to reports of an altercation between two men at Chesterford Road, E12.
“Officers attended. At the scene a 38-year-old man, a traffic warden, has suffered an injury to his finger. His injury did not require medical treatment.
“The victim’s earphones were also broken in the assault. A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing actual bodily harm.
“However, after speaking with the victim and the suspect, officers were able to resolve the incident by way of a Community Resolution.
“The victim agreed to accept payment from the suspect to replace the damaged earphones. The assault allegation was not proceeded with.”
A Newham Council spokesperson said: “We are pleased the police have taken immediate action to deal with this man, who attacked one of our staff as he was carrying out his duties.
“The prompt arrest underlines our own clear message of Newham’s zero tolerance policy to abuse and violence aimed at staff. We will always stand by employees in pursuit of justice if they are victimised.”