'Jackass' Star Steve-O detained by London Police after daring bridge stunt

Steve-O, known for his involvement in the 'Jackass' series, found himself in the custody of the City of London Police after performing a risky stunt on London's iconic Tower Bridge. On Thursday, he attracted a crowd at the tourist hotspot as he stood on the bridge's railing, wearing an 'I love London' T-shirt, a Union flag hat, and matching accessories, before plunging into the River Thames.

While Steve-O's audacious act drew attention and captured the moment on video, it also caught the attention of City of London Police officers. They approached the TV star, dressed in wet clothes after emerging from the river and engaged in a conversation before escorting him through the onlookers and into a police car.

Following the incident, Steve-O revealed that he spent a significant portion of the afternoon speaking with the police. Authorities expressed concerns that his stunt could potentially inspire others to attempt dangerous jumps from the bridge, leading to potential harm or even fatalities.




Despite the gravity of his actions, Steve-O was ultimately released with a warning by the police. This turn of events allowed him to continue his visit to London, where he engaged in yet another daring stunt involving a double-decker bus.

In another series of pictures shared on Steve-O's Instagram page, he can be seen climbing a ladder to reach the top of one of London's red double-decker buses. The photos capture him leaping up and down on the high-sided vehicle, proudly holding a Union flag. The bus, displaying a banner promoting his upcoming 'The Bucket List' tour stop at Hackney Empire on July 14, was headed for Shoreditch.

Steve-O later admitted that the bus jump proved to be more challenging than the bridge stunt. Unlike his splash into the River Thames, landing on solid concrete presented a greater risk and impact.

While Steve-O's audacious actions raised concerns and grabbed attention, he continued to embrace his daredevil persona during his time in London.

FAQs

Q1:Who is Steve-O and why is he famous?
Steve-O, whose birth name is Stephen Gilchrist Glover, was born on June 13, 1974. He is a multi-talented individual with British, Canadian, and American citizenship. Steve-O is recognized for his remarkable skills as a stunt performer, comedian, actor, and television personality. He rose to prominence as one of the notable cast members of the popular show Jackass.

Q2:Who created Jackass?
Originally conceived by Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, and Johnny Knoxville, Jackass started its journey as a television series on MTV. This reality TV comedy revolved around a cast of individuals who engaged in daring pranks and extreme stunts, often directed at one another.