Chaos as YouTuber Spanian meets fans in Logan, Queensland

Footage from the event shows police cars damaged and specialist officers called in as hundreds blocked streets during a visit by a notorious YouTube star, Spanian.

Police cars copped damage, and specialist officers were summoned as hundreds of people obstructed streets in Logan on Saturday during a visit by the well-known YouTube personality Spanian.

The 36-year-old, otherwise known as Anthony Lees, has garnered a substantial online following by recounting his criminal past.

YouTube personality Spanian’s visit to Logan, Queensland, allegedly led to street obstruction and police cars damage. Picture: Instagram/ Spanian

Hailing from Sydney, Spanian spent over a decade behind bars for offences including drug dealing, assault, and robbery.

Spanian, who has a criminal past, has a substantial online following with 83 million views on YouTube

Videos showed individuals hurling bottles at a marked police car and kicking it before it was compelled to vacate the area

Despite his history, he has amassed over half a million followers on Instagram and accumulated an impressive 83 million views on YouTube with his series ‘Into the Hood,’ in which he ventures into reputedly dangerous neighbourhoods worldwide.

Footage circulating on Instagram this week depicted a sizeable gathering along Bourke St in Waterford West, where multiple burnouts were being performed.

However, the atmosphere soured as the gathering, characterised by locals as an “eshay” event, escalated, drawing approximately 350 attendees, according to police reports.

Reports indicate that the gathering escalated, resulting in approximately 350 attendees and multiple burnouts.

Police investigations are ongoing, and Spanian hinted at a potential return to Queensland.

In response, police released video footage on Sunday, appealing for information to identify individuals involved in what they termed a “hooning event.”

Reports indicated that several vehicles were observed committing traffic violations and driving recklessly.

Videos captured individuals hurling bottles at a marked police car and striking it before it was forced to vacate the area.

Three police vehicles were damaged during the incident, with one person taken into custody, police said.

There were no reported injuries, though police investigations are ongoing.

Despite returning to Sydney, Spanian hinted at a potential return to Queensland, mentioning Inala or Caboolture as possible destinations in an Instagram story shared with his followers on Sunday.