Dylan Voller allegedly attempted to harm himself in back of police car

Dylan Voller has allegedly attempted to harm himself in the back of a police wagon after being arrested on the Gold Coast.

Dylan Voller has allegedly attempted to harm himself in the back of a police wagon after being arrested on the Gold Coast this morning.

The 20-year-old, whose mistreatment by guards at in a youth correctional facility sparked a royal commission, was arrested for breaching his bail condition.

He was among five activists arrested at Broadbeach while protesting against the Commonwealth Games.

The group of about 40 protesters had planned on protesting outside Channel 7’s makeshift Sunrise studio at Kurrawa Beach over recent comments made by host Samantha Armitage regarding mistreatment of indigenous children.

Dylan Voller is arrested and removed in handcuffs by police in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.

However, the protesters, who had disrupted live filming earlier in the week, did not know the Sunrise broadcast had been moved to another beachside location.

The group moved through a nearby park, popular with families, to Broadbeach Mall before the arrests were made at about 9am.

In a statement, police did not name the men who were arrested but confirmed a man had tried to harm himself.

“Four men were taken into custody in the mall precinct after refusing to co-operate with police,” the statement said.

“Another man was arrested for a breach of bail offence in Kurrawa Park.

“Initial information indicates whilst in the back of the police van, a man attempted to harm himself.

“Officers responded and were able to prevent him from doing so before calling for medical assistance.”

Police out in force at Broadbeach. Picture: Nigel Hallett.

Police said the man had been taken to hospital for observation and was in a stable condition.

A large police contingent of about 40 officers had followed the protesters through Broadbeach before and after the arrests.

The indigenous activists have used the platform of the Games, dubbed the “Stolenweath Games”, to shine light on their push for self-determination and land rights.

They have been camped at Doug Jennings Park on the Spit, at Main Beach, and have protested during the Queen’s Baton Relay and Opening Ceremony.

“The Queensland Police Service respects the right of people to protest lawfully and peacefully in Queensland but will not tolerate disruptive behaviour during the Commonwealth Games and associated events,” police said.

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