Australian Man Arrested For Assaulting Police Officer With Burger

Quite the bun fight.

Australian Man Arrested For Assaulting Police Officer With Burger

We’ve all been known to get a little reckless on a Saturday from time to time, but this one really takes things up a notch. A man from Australia’s much-loved Capital Territory has been arrested today after turning on local law enforcement with the only thing he had to hand: a greasy, meaty treat.


We’ve seen some pretty wild arrest stories during our time here at DMARGE, from Aussies doing the unthinkable in Pompeii to AFL corruption scandals, but nothing quite like this. When we announced last week that two burgers are better for you than one, we didn’t intend one of those for lobbing…

Following the bizarre incident that’ likely left officers stunned’s left officers with egg on their faces, a man has been apprehended for launching a hamburger through the window of a police car in Canberra. The altogether unexpected act of culinary aggression took place during a routine patrol on the city’s East Row at around 3:45 PM yesterday.

As the marked police car made its way through the bustling city streets, an unidentified man allegedly hurled a hamburger through the vehicle’s window, striking one of the officers with the fast-food projectile. The culprit hastily fled the scene, igniting a short pursuit by the determined law enforcement officers.

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Managing to apprehend the suspect shortly after the incident, he was arrested and detained. However, the individual was swiftly released on bail pending an upcoming court appearance scheduled for later this month.

The incident has left both authorities and the public bewildered, with many questioning the motive behind such an audacious act. While it may be tempting to dismiss the incident as an isolated and undeniably head-turning prank, it highlights the unpredictability of everyday encounters faced by law enforcement officers.

The man’s decision to express his discontent through an airborne hamburger raises numerous questions: Was it an act of defiance? A dare gone wrong? Or simply a thoughtless act fuelled by a momentary lapse of judgment? These queries linger, leaving plenty of room for speculation until further details emerge during upcoming court proceedings.

As the case unfolds, the Canberra community eagerly awaits the court’s decision. In the meantime, keep your head down and your eyes up – you never know who might turn on you or just how many patties they might have at their disposal…