THIS is the shocking moment youths armed with what look like huge knives attack a lone lad in broad daylight.
Chaos exploded in full view of tram passengers on Thursday as a pack of hooded menaces slashed and stabbed at another knife-wielding man in the street.
Passengers in Droylsden, Manchester, can be heard shouting "f****** hell" and "better not chop him with the blade" amid the carnage.
Footage then cuts to the front of the tram where thugs rain knife blows down on their victim who cowers on the tracks.
They appear to make several contacts with the lad - who is sitting upright - as they mercilessly plunge blades at him.
A number of the group then scarper as one lad stays with the boy to deliver more stabs before picking up a bike and fleeing.
The victim then appears to get to his feet before the video ends dramatically.
Moments later, another clip shows two ambulances and paramedics attending the stab scene as a police cordon was thrown up.
Two men were taken to hospital with injuries to their legs which are not thought to be life-threatening, Greater Manchester Police said.
No arrests have yet been made.
A section 60 - which gives cops greater power to stop and search - is now in place in the area until 6pm on Saturday.
The horrifying attack, shared online, sparked shock and anger from Brits.
One blasted: "State of this country"
While another fumed: "It won't be long before good citizens arm themselves as this is getting out of hand.
"It's becoming normalised when it really isn't normal."
Detective Inspector Steven Horton of GMP said the force were still trying to establish the full circumstances of the incident which he believes was a "targeted attack".
He added: "We appealing to the public for their help, if anyone has any information that could assist us with our enquiries, please do come forward."
Anyone with information or footage - including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam - related to this incident is urged to contact GMP.
You can do so by calling 0161 856 9482 quoting log 2905 of 08/06/23.
You can also make a report via the LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
