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Pam the Bird: arrest ends hours-long standoff after graffiti painted on Melbourne’s 120m Bolte Bridge tower
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter2 days ago

Pam the Bird: arrest ends hours-long standoff after graffiti painted on Melbourne’s 120m Bolte Bridge tower

A man named Jack Gibson-Burrell was arrested after spending nearly nine hours on top of Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, where he allegedly painted 'Pam the Bird' graffiti. Police were called to the scene at 2am after reports of someone scaling the 140-meter-high bridge tower. Gibson-Burrell, dressed in black, eventually descended and surrendered to authorities around midday. He had reportedly taunted police and media during the standoff, using social media to share videos with messages about tax dissatisfaction. Authorities noted the incident caused significant public costs and required substantial police resources. The case highlights ongoing issues with vandalism and public safety in urban areas.

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Pam the Bird: arrest ends hours-long standoff after graffiti painted on Melbourne’s 120m Bolte Bridge tower

A man named Jack Gibson-Burrell was arrested after spending nearly nine hours on top of Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, where he allegedly painted 'Pam the Bird' graffiti. Police were called to the scene at 2am after reports of someone scaling the 140-meter-high bridge tower. Gibson-Burrell, dressed in black, eventually descended and surrendered to authorities around midday. He had reportedly taunted police and media during the standoff, using social media to share videos with messages about tax dissatisfaction. Authorities noted the incident caused significant public costs and required substantial police resources. The case highlights ongoing issues with vandalism and public safety in urban areas.

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