Lucky Teen Avoids Arrest for Bringing Knife to Metallica Gig
A 19-year-old man narrowly escaped punishment after being caught with a small fold-up knife outside the Metallica concert on Saturday evening. The knife was spotted during proactive edged weapon screening conducted by police outside Optus Stadium before the show.
“The item was seized and destroyed,” a police spokeswoman said.
Authorities reported being heavily engaged with venue support and crowd management as around 60,000 fans gathered for the event.
“This action reinforces WA Police’s commitment to ensuring major events remain safe for everyone,” police said.
The incident followed reports that two men from the South West were charged after climbing the stadium’s central tower during the concert. Metallica’s performance marked their first Western Australia show in 12 years, drawing massive crowds and long lines of fans eager to see the legendary band up close.
In the lead-up to the event, a pop-up shop at Murray Street Mall offered exclusive Metallica merchandise, adding to the city-wide excitement surrounding the band’s return.
Author’s Summary
A 19-year-old escaped arrest after police found a fold-up knife at Metallica’s Perth concert, a heavily attended event marking the band’s first local show in 12 years.