Melbourne police in standoff with graffiti artist perched above Pam the Bird tag on Bolte Bridge tower
Summary
In Melbourne, police are in a standoff with a man who climbed a 120-meter pillar of the Bolte Bridge and painted graffiti. The man is refusing to come down and is demanding lower taxes, while police try to negotiate a safe end to the situation.Key Facts
- The incident began around 3 a.m. on Tuesday when emergency services received reports of a man on the Bolte Bridge pillar.
- The man reportedly abseiled down and painted a large graffiti tag called "Pam the Bird," known for appearing on difficult and heritage-listed locations.
- Police have a large presence at the scene, including uniform officers and water police units.
- The man refuses to follow police instructions or come down from the pillar.
- One lane of the bridge is closed, but there is no danger to the public or drivers.
- The man posted videos from the site, demanding lower taxes and food, and showed defiance toward the police.
- The identity of the man is still unknown.
- Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles stated the situation is being handled properly and the legal process will continue.
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