Gunman Sedat Meric is seen in the video firing three shots into West Green Pool Bar, in Haringey, where officers from the National Crime Agency were conducting surveillance.
One officer appeared from behind a car, prompting Meric to turn and fire in their direction.
He is then seen running off
while shooting eight times at the pursuing officer, who is shown returning
fire.
Realising he had run out of
ammunition, Meric discarded his firearm on the pavement and subsequently gave
himself up to police. No one was injured.
Meric, aged 25, was found
guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life at the Old
Bailey, over the shoot-out in May.
His 22-year-old accomplice,
Oktay Ayanoglu, was convicted of the same offence, although both men were acquitted
of attempted murder.
DI Shaun Fitzgerald, from
the Trident Gang Command, said: "Meric went out that evening intent on
causing fear and intimidation and with no regard for who may have got caught up
in the crossfire.
"Shooting at officers
of the law highlights his complete disregard. I commend the officers from the
National Crime Agency for their bravery in the face of an armed man.
"It is sheer luck that
no one was injured as a result of this incident and it highlights the inherent
dangers present when carrying a gun."
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