One person appeared to set three missiles alight
Disturbing footage showed the moment petrol bombs were thrown at partygoers and supercars outside a Birmingham wedding venue.
Three missiles were hurled towards guests outside the Royal Shalimar venue on Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, on the evening of August 19.
Another two petrol bombs were thrown at a Lamborghini and a McLaren parked outside the venue.
One of the missiles struck the front of the venue while hundreds of guests were inside attending a wedding.
Disaster was reportedly averted by venue staff, who tackled the flames with fire extinguishers before emergency services arrived.
Young partygoers dressed in traditional attire and a baby were among those outside and narrowly avoided the burning missiles.
Footage showed three people dressed in black standing across the road from the venue.
One person appeared to set three missiles alight before throwing them towards the building.
Another member of the group then crossed the road and appeared to ignite two further petrol bombs.
Those missiles were thrown towards the cars parked outside before all three people fled the scene.
Shocked partygoers scattered as flames spread, with some reportedly getting into other supercars to move them away from danger.
Venue staff then raced outside and used fire extinguishers to tackle the flames before firefighters and police arrived.
Footage captured by a passing motorist showed the aftermath, with people attempting to kick burning missiles away from the cars.
A burst of flame could also be seen streaking across the road as people tried to move away from the danger.
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Diner Fahim Kayani said around 500 guests were attending the wedding, while more diners were eating in the restaurant below.
He said: “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.
“Everyone stayed very calm but it could have been a lot worse. 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.”
The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identities and motive of those responsible, remain unclear.
