Los Angeles – A surprising altercation in downtown Los Angeles led to the detention of a man dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants following a reported scuffle with a bar worker. The unusual incident unfolded around 12:35 pm on October 26 when the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) received a report of a fight in progress at a popular DTLA spot on 6th Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the man in costume visibly distressed, having been pepper sprayed during the dispute. Initial details suggest the disagreement between the SpongeBob impersonator and the bar worker escalated rapidly, leading to the use of pepper spray to control the situation. Responding officers attempted to assist the man in alleviating the effects of the spray, helping him wipe it out of his eyes.
The reason for the clash remains under investigation, and no further details regarding potential charges have been disclosed at this time.