Footage has been released showing an Uber driver and his passenger taking violent swings at each other on a busy street in Battersea.

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The video shows the driver 'brandishing a pole', while the customer repeatedly kicks out at him.   

When police arrived on the scene the Uber driver reported that his customer, a man, had punched him.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson: "Police were called at approximately 11.45pm on Friday, January 13 to reports of a fight in Wandsworth Road.

"A female was also present.

"No injuries were reported.

"No one has been arrested with enquiries continuing." 

A passing taxi driver, known only as Mick, filmed the disturbing scene and posted it on Twitter, describing the incident as "shocking behaviour".

He told the Mail Online: "I was very shocked and appalled to witness this. Unfortunately it's an all too common sight on the streets of London now. 

"[It is] extremely unprofessional to be fighting with passengers in the middle of the road at 11.45pm on a Friday night.

"Sadiq Khan promised to come down hard on any operator compromising Londoners safety but this is happening on a daily basis now with no retribution. It's dragging the taxi industry down."

An Uber spokesman said: "While incidents like this are exceptionally rare we take them very seriously.

"Both riders and partner-drivers can be barred from using the app following a serious incident.

"We’re currently investing this and will take the appropriate action when we have spoken to the authorities and those involved."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC