Footage of attack on Collingwood Anytime Fitness goes viral
Footage of a man’s alleged drunken rampage at a 24-hour gym has gone viral online, with the incident being viewed millions of times.
Lifestyle
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Shocking footage has emerged of the moment an allegedly drunken man went on a rampage at a popular 24-hour gym.
Victoria Police said a man was arrested outside the Anytime Fitness gym in Collingwood at about 8.25pm on Sunday after he was filmed kicking the building’s windows.
Footage of the incident has been shared on TikTok, gaining millions of views and comments overnight.
The video shows the man repeatedly kicking the window by the entrance to the building, which is cracked, before yelling at people inside.
Police said a 78-year-old man gained no access to the building but was arrested at the scene and issued with an infringement notice for being drunk.
“He was released pending further inquiries in relation to the damage,” a police spokesperson said.
The initial video has been viewed more than 3.7 million times, with TikTok users commenting on the man’s fitness habits.
“He was getting a workout in one way or another,” one said.
“He’s getting the workout without even going inside the gym,” said another.
“That’s dedication.”
A second video was posted showing the man surrounded by police officers as he lay flat on the ground.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV/dashcam or any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Footage of attack on Collingwood Anytime Fitness goes viral