Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTall apartment buildings and Telephone Pole in chenghua district, Chengdu, China, where the stunt too kplace (Getty/iStock)A 23-year-old man, surnamed Ren, has been arrested in China for performing a parachute stunt from the rooftop of a residential building. The incident took place late on 30 June in Chengdu's Chenghua district, where Ren leapt from the building, gliding close to balconies before landing safely. Ren uploaded a video of the jump to his Douyin account, which quickly went viral and subsequently drew the attention of authorities. Police detained Ren for endangering public safety, noting he claimed to be a skydiving instructor but lacked the necessary professional qualifications. His social media account has been removed, and the case highlights China's increasing crackdown on risky online stunts performed for viral fame. In fullMan arrested after parachuting off rooftop of residential building in ChinaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Man who parachuted off residential building in China arrested over stunt
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTall apartment buildings and Telephone Pole in chenghua district, Chengdu, China, where the stunt too kplace (Getty/iStock)A 23-year-old man, surnamed Ren, has been arrested in China for performing a parachute stunt from the rooftop of a residential building. The incident took place late on 30 June in Chengdu's Chenghua district, where Ren leapt from the building, gliding close to balconies before landing safely. Ren uploaded a video of the jump to his Douyin account, which quickly went viral and subsequently drew the attention of authorities. Police detained Ren for endangering public safety, noting he claimed to be a skydiving instructor but lacked the necessary professional qualifications. His social media account has been removed, and the case highlights China's increasing crackdown on risky online stunts performed for viral fame. In fullMan arrested after parachuting off rooftop of residential building in ChinaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
