lashing

He is the proverbial New York sewer rat, cornered and lashing out in a desperate attempt to survive.

But Burke responded with stronger language, telling the ABC that Netanyahu was "lashing out".

Heavy rains have been lashing the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand over the past weeks, and Uttarkashi, where Dharali village is located, has been particularly affected, with flooding reported in many places.

Mr McConnell hopes sharing his story might also make others think twice before lashing out.

Footage from the scene shows the crowd desperately lashing at the car in an effort to prevent the driver doing further harm.