On Saturday Walk 18 Melbourne man Bolic Bet Malou was attacked by AFP officials after he failed to change seats during a Jetstar flight. Film of the incident, which has since circulated the web, has caused an uproar as Malou has blamed the police for using unnecessary power.
In the footage, Bolic Bet Malou should be seen competing with the hostel team. Malou allegedly changed seats to sit with her partner and her 1-year-old son. She did not move the seats, prompting the staff to call in specialists.
Following the appearance of the police, Bolic Bet Malou was blamed for harming three officials. Melbourne specialists said that due to the alleged verbal and actual hostility, Bolic Bet Malou was tasered and removed from the flight. The father, in any case, assured that he was not to blame.
In a meeting with journalists, Bolic Bet Malou said that the alleged shame he faced was totally unjustified.
“At no time was (Malou) really or unpleasantly oppressive towards anyone. The main problem was that he had negotiated with someone else. (…) It seems as if he had come to a friendly meeting with another traveler ”.
Shona Davis, the interim AFP superintendent, said the officials’ actions were legitimate. According to the New York Post, Bolic Bet Malou has been accused of misconduct, as well as attacking and hindering the police. The Sydney Envoy noted that he will not be able to fly until July 2023. Malou is reportedly fighting the court request. His lawyers are trying to change the terms of his bail so that he can return to Melbourne.