Shocking footage shows the moment hooded yobs began shooting fireworks at police officers after a tribute to a teenage biker who died in a crash descended into chaos.

Eight people, aged between 15 and 48, have already been arrested after police officers were hurt when violence erupted during the event on Sunday (21/8).

Crowds had gathered for a vigil in Coventry for Luke Cleary, 19, who died when his motorbike was in collision with a car.

But video footage released by police show ugly scenes unfolding as a riot van was pelted with fireworks in the middle of the street.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We have released a video clip of three people we want to speak to in relation to Sunday’s disorder in Coventry.

"The clip shows fireworks repeatedly being hurled at a police van putting police officers and members of the public in danger.

"We’re urging anyone who recognises the three people from the clip or has any information to get in touch."

A 30-year-old man from Coventry has since been charged with dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without a valid licence.

Seven other people were released on police bail with stringent conditions including a night time curfew and banning them from entering the area the disorder took place.

Arrests attempts of further people suspected of being involved have continued across the city.

Detective Inspector Stew Lewis, from Force CID, said: “If you recognise anyone from the video clip, we would urge you to get in touch.

"I would also appeal to those people in the clip, get in touch or expect a visit from us very soon.

“We have released footage of fireworks being hurled at police vans and into the air not only to identify those responsible, but also to show the real risk to members of the public.

"This could so easily have resulted in people being seriously injured.

“Although our investigation is moving at a fast pace, we still need the public to get in touch with any information they might have.”

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat quoting log 1705 of 21 August or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Source: SWNS