Police Taser Naked Man During Wild Carjacking Attempt in Australia

A 23-year-old man named Puhi Clark shocked partygoers in Perth’s bustling Northbridge nightlife district with a bizarre and chaotic series of events on Dec. 1, 2024. Running naked through the streets, Clark allegedly assaulted a police officer and attempted to carjack a rideshare vehicle before being subdued by Australian law enforcement.

A Shocking Scene on James Street

The chaos unfolded around 11:20 p.m. when Clark, completely unclothed, drew the attention of local police on James Street. According to social media footage, Clark was approached by a male and female officer. The confrontation quickly escalated as Clark allegedly struck the female officer in the face and head, leaving her with minor injuries. Despite being partially restrained with a handcuff, Clark managed to continually evade police, sticking out his tongue and taunting onlookers as he paraded through the popular nightlife area.

Attempted Carjacking Escalates

The incident took a wild turn when Clark allegedly attempted to carjack a parked rideshare vehicle while the driver was still inside. Footage captured him climbing on top of the driver and clinging to the steering wheel as bystanders and officers desperately tried to intervene. Despite their efforts, Clark continued to lash out after being pulled from the Uber^®, injuring the female officer again and causing her to fall to the ground.

Police Intervention and Arrest

It took five officers and several members of the public to finally restrain Clark. Police were forced to deploy a Taser twice to subdue him. After being pulled from the vehicle and brought under control, he was taken into custody. Clark spent the night in jail and appeared in Perth Magistrates Court the following day, Dec. 2, where he faced multiple charges, including disorderly conduct, obstructing police, assaulting a public officer, and attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

Court Appearance Raises Questions

Clark was released on bail with a 9 p.m. curfew but declined to answer questions about his behavior or why he was naked during the incident. The unusual and dramatic nature of the event has left many Perth residents and onlookers puzzled, with footage of the naked rampage quickly going viral online. This investigation is ongoing.

References: Man Tasered by police after trying to allegedly carjack Uber while naked | Puhi Clark: Naked man in Northbridge tasered and charged with police assault, disorderly conduct