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Man Tasered by police after trying to allegedly carjack Uber while naked

A 23-year-old man has faced court after a “bizarre” incident at a popular nightspot in Perth.

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A man who was Tasered naked in front of shocked onlookers at a popular night-life spot in Perth has faced court.

Wild footage shared on social media shows Puhi Clark, 23, running naked from police down a busy James Street in Northbridge about 11.20pm on Saturday after he allegedly tried to carjack an Uber.

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Naked man tasered during Perth rampage
The man was Tasered twice by police. Picture: 7News
The man was Tasered twice by police. Picture: 7News
Multiple onlookers jumped in to help police. Picture: 7News
Multiple onlookers jumped in to help police. Picture: 7News

A female officer can be seen trying to control Clark before he lashes his arms. The officer suffered minor injuries, WA Police said in a statement.

At one point Clark can be seen sticking out his tongue to onlookers.

He then tries to jump inside a car and is Tasered.

In the clip about five police, alongside multiple members of the public, manage to control Clark, pulling him onto the street before being Tasered a second time.

Police took Clark into custody where he was charged with one count each of disorderly behaviour in a public place, obstructing police officers, assault of a public officer, and attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

The naked man can be seen walking away from police on the street. Picture: 7News
The naked man can be seen walking away from police on the street. Picture: 7News
In the footage he can be seen lashing out at police. Picture: 7News
In the footage he can be seen lashing out at police. Picture: 7News

He faced the Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday after spending a night in custody.

The prosecutor described the allegations as bizarre.

He refused to answer questions by reporters when leaving the court.

He was given bail and a 9pm curfew, and will next face court on December 13.

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