Alleged creator of prolific ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti in Melbourne has endangered the public, court told

Jack Gibson-Burrell faces court after being charged with 50 offences, including criminal damage, burglary and shop theft

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A Melbourne man alleged to be the creator of the prolific Pam the Bird" graffiti has been endangering the public by abseiling from buildings and risking the lives of people below, a court has heard during his bail application.

Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, faced the Melbourne magistrates court on Tuesday via video link, after he was charged last week with 50 offences, including criminal damage, burglary and shop theft. Police allege Gibson-Burrell's vandalism included spray painting the Flinders Street station clock with the signature cartoon-like bird, and had caused more than $100,000 worth of damage.

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