Indian Youth Fails to Pull Off Viral BMX Stunt at Scientology Church in Brisbane

In a bizarre incident, Zeppelin Witheridge, an 18-year-old teenager from Brisbane, found himself in trouble with the law after attempting to pull off a viral BMX stunt at the Scientology church.

The stunt, which was part of a global trend called the 'Scientology speedrun,' involves racing into Scientology buildings to see how far one can get before security catches up. In this case, hundreds of people gathered at the church, causing chaotic scenes.

The trend, which started in Los Angeles, has since popped up in London, Edinburgh, New York, and Vancouver, with participants swapping tips online and trading building layouts like cheat sheets.

However, in Brisbane, the stunt went awry, and Witheridge was accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp. He has been charged with public nuisance, driving a particular vehicle without due care, and failure to wear a helmet while riding a bike.

The incident highlights the consequences of participating in such viral challenges, which can have very real consequences for those involved.

The Church of Scientology has labelled the behaviour 'organised trespass' and harassment, saying some stunts have caused damage and minor injuries to staff.