Shirtless, Hanging Upside Down, Swinging a Hammer at Police -- Possibly the Strangest Arrest Made During Last Friday's 'May Day' Marches

Sixteen arrests were made during last Friday's "May Day" marches held in Seattle, Washington.

However, one stood out from all of the others. The arrest of a hammer-wielding, shirtless man who somehow managed to get himself stuck on a basketball rim on a city playground.

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Captured by a camera on a police helicopter, a group of officers encircled the basketball goal, attempting to help the man break free from the backboard.

The man was reportedly swinging a hammer, keeping officers at arm's length. When he appeared to grow weary, cops were able to grab the man's arms, and bring in a ladder to get him down.

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The Seattle police department's Twitter account shared news on the event, along with a touch of humor.

Shirtless man removed from Cal Anderson basketball hoop. He may be arrested for property destruction, or at least goal-tending. #MayDaySea

— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) May 2, 2015

Watch the video of the crazy arrest from a Seattle police helicopter.

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