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Man Knocked Out by Friend's Chair Throw Outside Melbourne's Bar 20

Footage circulated by 7NEWS drew wide attention, with reports indicating no major injuries or official response.

Overview

  • The altercation unfolded on King Street around 9:20 p.m. Friday after two men were ejected for allegedly being offensive to staff and dancers.
  • One of the men entered a neighboring restaurant, grabbed a chair despite a worker's protest, and hurled it toward Bar 20's security.
  • The throw missed the bouncers, who ducked, and the chair struck the other man in the head, leaving him unconscious on the footpath.
  • The man later got up without major injuries, and no ambulance call or police report was indicated in the coverage.
  • CCTV of the incident aired by 7NEWS spread online, with Complex highlighting the clip and Daily Mail noting mixed public reactions to security guards seen laughing.