Vandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-off

On Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia, a man scaled the eastern tower of the Bolte Bridge, a 140-meter-high cantilever bridge. He painted a large cartoon bird on the structure, causing disruption to morning commuter traffic. The man created a stand-off with police by refusing to descend and demanding a peanut butter sandwich be delivered by drone. A lane on the bridge was closed as a result of the incident. Victoria Police confirmed the man remained in a restricted area and was refusing police directions to come down.

Melbourne police are engaged in a standoff with a man who climbed a 120-meter pillar of the Bolte Bridge early Tuesday morning. The man, who police allege abseiled down the pillar to paint a large "Pam the Bird" graffiti tag, is refusing to descend. He has posted videos on social media stating he will not come down until taxes are lowered and requesting food and a blanket. Police have closed one lane of the bridge and are negotiating with the man, assuring the public there is no threat. The identity of the man is currently unknown.