He said police used incapacitant spray and smashed property windows. In the video, officers are seen forcing their way into the house.

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He said: "It's just unreal how the police dealt with it... if they had spoken to us and told us to move along, but the thing was we were outside our house, we were there because we were helping out the neighbours.

A man who lives in the house, who wishes to remain anonymous, was treated for smoke inhalation and claims he was hit with a baton on his leg by an officer.

The force spokeswoman added the situation "turned hostile" and three officers were assaulted, resulting in minor injuries.

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West Midlands Police added: "The incident is now being investigated by Force CID and is also being assessed by the force's Professional Standards Department who are examining Body Worn Video and mobile phone footage."

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