Actor Dev Patel is not just a man of action on the big screen.
On Monday night (1st), local time in Australia, Patel, known for his roles in films such as “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Lion”, intervened in what his representatives called “a violent brawl” and reassured successfully the situation.
The incident took place in the city of Adelaide, according to a press release from the South Australia Police. The fight involved a woman and a man, who began fighting on the street and then continued inside a gas station convenience store.
At the scene, “witnesses tried to break up the fight,” the statement said. The woman then allegedly stabbed the man in the chest. A 32-year-old man was treated at the scene before being taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to his representatives, Patel and his friends witnessed the event, which was already underway.
“Dev acted on his natural instinct to try to defuse the situation and end the fight,” said the statement provided to CNN . “The group was fortunately successful in doing so and they remained at the scene to ensure the police and eventually the ambulance arrived. There are no heroes in this situation and unfortunately this particular incident highlights a larger systemic problem of marginalized members of society not being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.”
Patel’s representatives added: “The hope is that the same level of media attention this story is receiving (just because Dev, as a famous person, was involved) can be a catalyst for lawmakers to be compassionate in determining problem solutions. long term to help not just the individuals who were involved, but the community at large.”
Police arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with the event. “The pair are known to each other, and this is not a random incident,” the statement said. She was charged with aggravated assault causing damage.
Source: CNN Brasil
With 6 years of experience, I bring to the table captivating and informative writing in the world news category. My expertise covers a range of industries, including tourism, technology, forex and stocks. From brief social media posts to in-depth articles, I am dedicated to creating compelling content for various platforms.
