Shocking moment petrol bombs are thrown at supercars parked outside wedding as horrified guests flee

THIS is the shocking moment five petrol bombs are hurled at a popular wedding venue in a terrifying attack. Three blazing missiles were thrown towards a crowd of guests outside the Royal Shalimar hotel in Birmingham at around 8.30pm on Wednesday evening. CCTV footage shows the moment firebombs were thrown at a wedding venue in Birmingham Credit: Instagram Three bombs were hurled at the building, and another two at cars parked outside Credit: Instagram Another two were hurled at supercars parked outside, believed to be a Lamborghini and a McLaren. Footage shows one of the petrol bombs smashing through the front of the venue, where hundreds were dining. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Quick-thinking staff thankfully diverted the disaster, tackling the flames with fire extinguishers before emergency services arrived at the scene. Young partygoers donned in traditional thobes and a baby were among those outside who narrowly missed the blazing firebombs. Staff put out the blaze using fire extinguishers before emergency services arrived Credit: Instagram Partygoers are seen scattering as the bombs are hurled towards them Credit: Instagram Three men dressed in black are seen hurling the petrol bombs towards the venue Credit: Instagram The suspects then fled after the attack Credit: Instagram Horrifying CCTV footage shows three people dressed in black lingering across the road from the venue. One of the suspects can be seen setting three missiles alight before throwing them towards the building. Another then crosses the road and appears to set two more petrol bombs alight before throwing them at the cars. The trio then flee the scene as petrified wedding guests scatter. Most read in The Sun Some partygoers made an escape in supercars. Among the diners downstairs was Fahim Kayani, president of the All Parties International Kashmir Coordination Committee (APIKCC), a political advocacy group in the UK. “I was inside enjoying my meal when this very serious incident took place,” he said. “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.” He said that everyone remained “very calm” during the attack, adding that the incident could have been a “lot worse” had people panicked. “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,” he said. “It could have been very bad indeed. The police need to find those responsible.” A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “An investigation has been launched after two cars were set on fire in Sparkbrook last night. “At around 8.30pm, we were called to Royal Shalimar on Highgate Road. “Three men were spotted running down Mole Street before getting into a white Volkswagen golf and driving off. “Fortunately no injuries were reported. “We have been speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV as part of our investigation.” The Shalimar Hotel has been approached for comment.