A “looksmaxxing” influencer was arrested mid-livestream in front of thousands of stunned viewers.
The 25-year-old, known online as Androgenic, was broadcasting on streaming platform Kick when several police officers approached him on a busy street.
Footage shows officers telling him he was being placed under arrest in connection with an earlier incident, before escorting him away despite the presence of his own security team.
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The livestream continued as he was walked to Fortitude Valley Police Station in Queensland, Australia.
It only cut off when he was searched and ordered to place his hands against a wall, as reported by Need To Know.
Queensland Police later confirmed the arrest on Sunday (26 April) was linked to an incident on 18 April, with the influencer issued an infringement notice for public nuisance.
He was also handed a one-month banning notice, barring him from entering the Safe Night Precincts of Fortitude Valley and Brisbane City.
Safe Night Precincts are entertainment areas in Queensland designated by the government to reduce late-night drug and alcohol-related violence.
The social media personality, who has amassed more than 200,000 followers on TikTok, is a leading figure in the controversial “looksmaxxing” community – an online trend urging young men to maximise their physical appearance.
The movement has been widely criticised for promoting extreme and sometimes dangerous practices, including attempts to alter facial structure through so-called “bonesmashing”.
Clips of Androgenic’s arrest quickly spread online, showing the influencer speaking with police before being taken into custody.
He later confirmed he had been released, sharing updates on social media.
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