Man Arrested After Brick-Throwing Drama on Railway Bridge
A man sparked chaos after climbing a railway bridge and pelting police with bricks for over an hour. The drama unfolded after he tried to flee the scene of a car crash near Shortlands Tavern.
Crash Near Shortlands Tavern Triggers Police Chase
It all kicked off around 9:30pm on Tuesday when the man crashed his severely damaged car close to the Shortlands Tavern, just by Shortlands Station. Officers gave chase on foot, but the suspect made a desperate dash up onto the railway bridge to evade arrest.
Train Chaos as Power Cut During Police Drama
South Eastern trains ground to a halt between Victoria and bromley/" title="Bromley" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Bromley South while emergency crews switched off power to the bridge to safely deal with the standoff. The disruption caused headaches for commuters, including parents with babies and business travellers.
A police helicopter was scrambled to track the suspect from above, helping officers lock down his location before he was finally hauled into custody.
Man Held on Multiple Charges
Police confirmed the man remains in custody following the incident and faces several charges related to the crash and his dangerous actions on the bridge.
