Police are hunting two motorcycle riders who violently assaulted a motorist at an intersection in Sampaloc, Manila, before dawn on June 1.
Video footage captured the shocking attack at the corner of Florentino and Mercedes Streets in Barangay 519.
The victim, who had stopped at a red light, was suddenly struck on the head with a helmet by the motorcycle’s backrider. The rider then joined in, throwing punches at the motorist.
The assault forced the victim to flee, speeding away and even running a red light to escape his attackers.
The suspects were later seen leaving the area, counterflowing against traffic before turning into a nearby street.
CCTV footage earlier showed the two men entering Florentino Street against the flow of traffic, without helmets, before confronting the victim.
Barangay officials identified the rider as a resident of a neighboring barangay.
His relatives have reportedly expressed willingness to surrender him to authorities.
Investigators are also probing whether the confrontation stemmed from a road altercation, after the victim allegedly honked his horn at the suspects.
The Manila Police District said efforts are underway to track down the attackers, while reviewing CCTV and action camera recordings to build the case. (Diann Calucin)
