Shocking footage shows cars swerving onto footpaths during violent brawl

A violent fight between two groups of men in which a car was driven at pedestrians has been caught on video.

Shocking footage shows two groups of men armed with batons during a violent altercation in Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand, on August 9.

A red vehicle can be seen swerving onto the pavement and hitting one member of the rival group at the entrance of what appears to be a cul-de-sac.

One man retaliates by striking the car with a rod-like object before a second vehicle - a black estate - comes out, hitting the red car before chasing after the rival group.

Shortly after a third vehicle - a white minivan - joins in and swerve onto the footpath hitting another man.