SEATTLE -- Two war heroes were beaten outside a Seattle nightclub, and it's all caught on tape.

Seattle Police say unwanted touching and a food fight led to the beating.

The problem started outside a Pioneer Square night-club.

A man groped a woman waiting in line to get in. The trouble escalated, and much of it was caught on tape.

Seattle Police say a witness recently came forward with a video-tape of the brutal beating in progress.

According to detectives, one woman, then another, were both groped outside of Larry's night-club around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 31st.

Police Looking For Men Involved In Beating At Larry's Nightclub

One of their husbands then got involved.

"He did not take kindly to his wife being groped by an individual so he verbally confronted that man and a heated conversation ensued," said Sean Whitcomb from Seattle Police.

To avoid further conflict, the women and their companions left.

But when one in their group threw a hot dog into the face of the alleged groper the suspect gathered his friends, and followed the group to 1st and Yesler, then beat two of the men.

"The two victims who were knocked to the ground are both gulf war veterans, they both served a year in Iraq and came back last January, so here they are back in Seattle and this is the kind of welcome they receive," said Whitcomb.

Those victims suffered broken jaws, split lips and possibly a broken arm.

Tonight police are searching for three men:

One is 5'11'', 185-pounds, with a white cap, shirt and shoes, and blue jeans.

Another is 5'7'', 170-pounds with gold teeth and cornrows in his hair.

He was wearing black pants and a black shirt that says "Scarface."

The third suspect is 6 feet tall, with a red baseball cap and a white t-shirt.

The Seattle Police Department is convinced someone will recognize these individuals and can help with this ongoing investigation.

If you know something, please contact Seattle Police.