A video has surfaced online showing the moment some hoodlums attacked and beat up a defenceless police officer in Lagos.

The Policeman who is reportedly from the Police station in the area could be seen being attacked by the thugs who hit him with sticks and other weapons.

According to online reports, violence erupted after a young man was shot and thugs stormed the police station to set it on fire and attack officers.

It is not clear if the Police officer survived the attack