Masked gang force Mercedes off the road and attack driver with baseball bat in terrifying ambush before fleeing with cash

• Masked gang wearing dark clothing and face masks forced Mercedes off road
• They then set upon the silver car with baseball bats in Liverpool on Monday
• Police believed they used force to stop car before threatening driver and demanding cash
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  A shocking video shows the moment a masked gang, wearing dark clothing and face coverings, forced a Mercedes off the road in Tuebrook, Liverpool

  The force confirmed an investigation is underway following the incident. 

  The video shows a black vehicle stopped next to a silver Mercedes at a junction, with the silver car's back wheels mounted on the curb. Its boot and rear door are open, while the gang can be seen climbing back into the car.

  They start to drive away with the front door still open as another car enters the junction. 

  

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  The gang then set upon the silver Mercedes with baseball bats and police believe they used force to stop the car before threatening the driver and demanding cash

  

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  The incident on Monday around 8.20pm left a 34-year-old man with injuries believed to be caused by a baseball bat, police said

  A spokesperson for MerseysidePolice told the publication: 'When patrols arrived at the scene they located a silver Mercedes car with damage to a window.

  'Enquiries were carried out and the owner of the car, a 34 year-old man, was located and spoken to.  

  'The man had been assaulted and suffered minor injuries which are believed to have been caused by a baseball bat.

  'An investigation is underway and house-to-house and CCTV enquiries are currently underway.' 

  

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  The video shows a black vehicle stopped next to a silver Mercedes at a junction, with the silver car's back wheels mounted on the curb and police confirmed an investigation is underway following the incident