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Handcuffed Woman Dives Into Ocean During Arrest
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A young woman in a bikini was handcuffed on St Kilda beach.
- She then ran into the ocean while still restrained by police.
- Three teenagers were charged following an alleged assault.
A startling incident occurred at Melbourne's St Kilda beach on Wednesday evening, where a young woman was apprehended by police. Footage captured the moment a woman, dressed in a bikini, was placed in handcuffs by an officer on the grassy area above the sand.
In a surprising turn of events, the handcuffed woman then sprinted towards the water and entered the ocean, prompting a chase from the officer. The police officer ultimately ceased his pursuit, observing the woman splashing in the sea with her hands still restrained behind her back.
The incident reportedly followed an alleged altercation involving a group of young people. Authorities have since charged three teenagers: a 16-year-old girl with affray, assault, and escaping custody; a 15-year-old girl with affray and assault; and a 16-year-old boy with assault and assaulting police. All three have been bailed to appear in children's court.
