Disturbing CCTV footage has surfaced capturing the chaotic moment a man was rendered unconscious by a flying chair during a violent altercation outside a Melbourne strip club on Friday night. The incident, which rapidly escalated from inside the venue onto the public street, has sparked widespread debate online after the video went viral.
The Escalation of a Night Out
The unidentified man and his friend had been patrons inside the Bar 20 club, located in Melbourne's Central Business District, before being ejected by security personnel at approximately 9:20 pm. The footage, broadcast by 7News, details a rapid descent into violence once the pair were outside.
A Chain of Reckless Actions
The sequence of events began with security pushing the man to the ground. In response, his friend attempted to grab a nearby bollard, swinging it aggressively towards a security guard. The situation intensified when the friend then seized a chair from a neighbouring restaurant patio.
In a reckless move, he hurled the chair over his head, apparently aiming at the security team. However, the projectile veered off course with brutal consequences, striking his own friend squarely in the head. The force of the impact slammed the victim to the pavement, where he lay motionless.
Aftermath and Public Reaction
Reports indicate the man "recovered reasonably quickly" from the blow, eventually regaining his feet and walking away from the scene. His friend was seen holding his head in his hands, seemingly consumed by regret. Notably, authorities confirm no official reports were made to either police or ambulance services following the incident.
The viral footage has ignited a fierce online discussion, primarily focused on the conduct of the security guards, who were later seen laughing at the pair's disastrous antics.
Divided Opinions on Social Media
Many social media users condemned the security team's response. "I would have preferred if security had checked on the bloke who copped a chair to the scone rather than laugh at someone who's been injured. Not very professional," one person commented on X.
Another added, "That security guard laughing, you're a scumbag, whether he deserved it or not, that could have killed him. Yes it's his mate that clocked him but you laughing reveals everything about your character."
Conversely, others found the guards' reaction understandable given the absurdity of the situation. "Was gonna say something about the security laughing then it showed the guy's mate was the one who threw the chair and I mean how could you not laugh," remarked one observer.
The incident has even been cited as a uniquely Australian cultural moment, with one user stating, "When people say Australians have no culture I’m going to show them this." Another offered a mix of humour and concern: "I’d do the same if my mate got us kicked out. But seriously, that looked bad. Lucky he walked away."
The Daily Mail has reached out to Victoria Police for an official statement regarding the brawl.
