Gardaí launch probe after violent row inside shop in Longford town

CCTV footage obtained from the scene by the Longford Leader shows a young man approach the counter before another young male suddenly appears while appearing to video the other suspect on a mobile phone.

The other man can be seen immediately attempt to push his rival away before both men begin exchanging blows in front of terrified staff and customers.

During the 90 second clip, another man can be seen attempting to intervene in a bid to break up the ruckus.

Those efforts, however, prove short lived as the pair wrestle and grab each other in headlocks while members of staff look on from behind the counter in dismay.

Moments later, one of the men is spotted grappling with the other man close to the shop's entrance before violently swinging two quick fire punches in the other man's direction.

The violent brawl is eventually broken up when another man enters the store and escorts one of the assailants outside.

A number of customers who had stayed outside the store as the unruly events inside unfolded can be seen entering the store, clearly startled at what had occured just seconds before.

Video footage taken from the scene in the immediate aftermath of the incident underlined the extent of the damage which was caused to the busy main street store.

Broken glass and several bottles can be seen left strewn across the floor and across the counter top as a result.

Gardaí have since confirmed an investigation into the incident is now underway.

"Gardaí are investigating a public order incident that occurred on Main Street, Longford, at approximately 1:30pm today, Friday 21st April 2023," said a spokesperson.

"No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing."