It depicts two males attacking another male. The victim is trying to escape, but one of the bullies has victim trapped in a physical arm bar. In the background, people are watching the violence take place. The figures, in the background, are hiding in doorways and looking out their windows, but refuse to help the victim. Also, in the middle ground of the painting, the table top figure has turned his back on the violence and refuse to get involved with the incident. The social commentary is about society and how people watch criminal and violent acts and refuse to report the situation.