Police in Melbourne are locked in a standoff with a man perched atop the Bolte Bridge, after he allegedly abseiled down a 120-metre high pillar to paint a giant Pam the Bird graffiti tag. Emergency services were called to the bridge at around 3am on Tuesday following reports that a graffiti artist had climbed one of the structure's towering pillars.
Pam the Bird Tag Painted on Major Landmark
The man is accused of abseiling down the pillar and painting a large rendition of the Pam the Bird character, a tag that has appeared illegally on Melbourne landmarks for years. The tag has been spotted on difficult-to-reach locations and heritage-listed buildings across the city. According to police, the man remains on top of the bridge as negotiations continue.
Standoff Continues as Emergency Services Respond
Emergency services, including police negotiators, are at the scene. The Bolte Bridge, a major inner-city thoroughfare, has not been closed but authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The man's motives remain unclear, but the act is seen as a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Pam the Bird graffiti spree.
