A disturbing VIDEO circulating on social media has sparked outrage after four men were allegedly seen harassing and assaulting a woman who appeared to be mentally ill.

In the heartbreaking footage, the men are seen surrounding the vulnerable woman, with the incident appearing to escalate as members of the public stood nearby and recorded the disturbing scene on their phones instead of intervening or seeking immediate help.

The woman could reportedly be heard screaming for help during the incident, but those around her appeared to continue filming. The footage has left many social media users deeply angered, with some questioning why nobody stepped forward to protect the vulnerable woman.

The incident has also raised concerns about the treatment of people living with mental health challenges and the responsibility of members of the public to intervene safely or alert authorities when they witness an assault.

Many social media users have since called on the relevant authorities to move with speed, identify the men seen in the FOOTAGE and take appropriate legal action if the allegations are confirmed.

The authenticity, location and circumstances surrounding the VIDEO could not be independently verified at the time of writing.