Man arrested over violent armed rampage through Salelologa Market. Facebook / Loabay LGN Online
Terrifying footage has emerged of a group of armed men with weapons terrifying locals and destroying the Salelologa market in Savaii, Samoa.
The shocking video shows men with rifles intimidating bystanders who look on in terror, as they flip tables and ransacked stalls before engaging in one-on-one fighting between rivalvillage youths.
In the video, posted to Facebook, one man can be seen with a machete.
Loabay LGN Online described the attack as "more scenes of torture and violence".
Shocking footage has emerged ofa group of armed men rampaging and destroying a village market in Samoa. Photo / Facebook
According to a report from the Samoa Observer, the latest confrontation came as part of a village war, apparently between the rival villagers of Salelologa and Salelavalu.
Earlier reports suggest the men reportedly threw rocks at those stuck in traffic from their blockade and searched vehicles.
A video has surfaced of armed young men ransacking the Salelologa Market as trouble on the big island unfolds.
Homes were also reported to be broken into and ransacked.
Moana-Liza Gibson told The Samoa Planet the incident was chilling.
