This shocking video captures the moment armed thugs blocked in a Mercedes as part of a terrifying ambush.
The footage shows a gang, all dressed in dark clothing and face coverings, set upon a silver Mercedes with baseball bats.
A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police told the ECHO it is believed the thugs used force to stop the Mercedes before threatening the driver and demanding he handed over money.
One man was left with injuries that are believed to have been caused by a baseball bat, police confirmed.
The incident happened in Tuebrook on Monday, May 10, at around 8.20pm, on the junction of Denman Drive and Newsham Drive.
Merseyside Police confirmed an investigation is underway following the incident .
A spokesperson said: "When patrols arrived at the scene they located a silver Mercedes car with damage to a window.
"Enquiries were carried out and the owner of the car, a 34 year-old man, was located and spoken to.
"The man had been assaulted and suffered minor injuries which are believed to have been caused by a baseball bat.
"An investigation is underway and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries are currently underway."
The footage, which has been shared widely on social media, shows two black cars blocking in the silver Mercedes.
Men dressed in black and carrying weapons can be seen approaching the silver car before fleeing the scene.
The men, who have face masks and balaclavas covering their faces, were seen jumping over the silver car before piling into two black cars with bags in their hands.
Two black cars were filmed speeding away from the scene, leaving the silver car parked with its back doors and boot open.
Detective Inspector Paul Jones said: "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Denman Drive around 8.20pm on Monday night who witnessed this incident or saw the other vehicles leaving the scene to contact us.
"I would also ask if anyone has CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage to get in touch.
"Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 21000300241."
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