Shocking footage shows the moment a firework aimed at police officers explodes next to them.

The video was captured by a body-worn camera at around 6.30pm yesterday (Thursday, November 1).

Officers were patrolling Fore Street, Enfield, outside the McDonald's when the incident occurred.

The video starts out as a fairly regular scene, with officers walking along the pavement.

Seconds later, one officer turns around and begins to run back to her fellow officers, shouting "firework, firework".

The camera turns as a scream can be heard.

A firework was aimed at police officers

Moments afterwards, there is an explosion, with sparks flying into the air just centimetres away from the officers.

Enfield MPS posted the video online, confirming that members of the public were injured in the horrific attack.

A spokesman from the Met Police wrote on Twitter: "Some footage from last night on Fore Street.

"Officers will always be used as a target to throw fireworks at, however members of the public and children were injured as a result of others inappropriate dangerous behaviour.

"Dispersal zones are still in place."