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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.

Man's viral attack on gym

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.

A man has been arrested for drunkenly kicking in the window at a popular gym. Picture: TikTok
A man has been arrested for drunkenly kicking in the window at a popular gym. Picture: TikTok
The man was filmed kicking the glass and yelling at people inside. Picture: TikTok
The man was filmed kicking the glass and yelling at people inside. Picture: TikTok

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.

Police officers attended the scene. Picture: TikTok
Police officers attended the scene. Picture: TikTok
The man was issued with an infringement notice. Picture: TikTok
The man was issued with an infringement notice. Picture: TikTok

“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

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