Concerning footage shows the moment a man attempting to throw a flaming object in what appears to be mid-argument – but he ends up dropping it at his feet.

Fire erupted on the pavement outside a residential property on Gresham Road, Neasden, when what looks like a Molotov cocktail dropped on the floor yesterday (June 14).

Yelling can be heard in the background before the man is seen dashing across the road to try and throw the fiery object.

Metropolitan Police says officers were called at 8.14am to reports of a man that threw petrol at a car before attempting to set it alight.

A spokesperson said: “A man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and assault on an emergency worker.

“No reports of any injuries. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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A fireball was seen on the pavement and the London Fire Brigade were quickly called, with a crew from Willesden Fire Station at the scene.

The incident was over in just 12 minutes from being called.