Bouncers launch violent attack outside Manchester nightclub

Bouncers launch violent attack as up to eight of them punch and kick two men in the street outside Manchester nightclub

• The clip filmed outside Factory nightclub shows security staff punching two men
• The footage starts with one man dropping to the floor after being punched
• Bouncers then surround other man and repeatedly punching him in the face and head
• A man, 18,  was taken to hospital with injuries thought to be non life-threatening 

A shocking video recorded outside a Manchester city centre nightclub shows up to eight bouncers savagely beating two men.

The video clip filmed outside Factory nightclub in the early hours of Sunday shows the security staff relentlessly punching the men.

It starts with a man falling to the floor and lying flat on his back after being punched.  

The bouncers then surround other man before dragging him around while repeatedly punching him in the face and head.

The clip filmed outside Manchester’s Factory nightclub in the early hours of Sunday shows security staff punching two men

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The footage starts with one man dropping to the floor after being punched. The bouncers then surround other man before dragging him around in the Sunday 3.20am bust-up in Manchester

The group of up to eight bouncers are then seen repeatedly punching the man in the face and head

The man then falls to his knees and is then punched repeatedly in the back in the shock footage

The man then falls to his knees and is then punched repeatedly in the back.   

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

The man then falls to his knees and is then punched repeatedly in the back. 

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.  

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

A spokesman for police said: ‘At 3.20am police were called to reports a man had been assaulted on Princess Street in the city centre.

‘Officers attended and an 18-year-old man was taken to hospital.

‘He is still in hospital but his injuries are not as serious as first thought and he remains in for observation at the moment.

‘Enquiries are ongoing.’

Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord hit out at the bouncers in a tweet in which he shared the video

Factory issued a statement on Facebook after the video of the attack was widely circulated on social media.

The statement read: ‘We have launched a full investigation into this distressing incident and will be working with the police, local authority and our third party security provider to ensure that the matter is dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

‘Factory is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all its customers and we will not tolerate this sort of behaviour from anyone directly or indirectly employed by us, whatever the circumstances. Any security personnel found to be involved will be terminated with immediate effect, regardless of the outcome of any police investigation.

‘Having viewed both the CCTV footage and the video circulating on social media, we can only say that we are shocked by what we have seen. We will also be getting in touch with the young men involved and we sincerely hope that they will make a speedy recovery.’ 

People took to Twitter to express their disgust about the  incident

Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord hit out at the bouncers in a tweet in which he shared the video.

He said: ‘This does not represent Greater Manchester. A lot of you have sent me this. I promise you I’ll make sure are fully aware of it. They should never work again, on any door and should take action against the individuals. Bullies. Scum. Absolute disgrace.’

People took to Twitter to express their disgust about the incident.

@example said: ‘Those guys should never work in security again. Discraceful’   

Sam Goldrick said: ‘Whilst the video doesn’t tell the full story this looks like gratuitous violence by security staff at Factory, Manchester. The bouncers are showing no restraint and something needs to be done about this. How safe is Manchester?’

If you have information about the incident call police on 101. 

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