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Jon Brady & Keiran Fleming

Glasgow punter decks it after halting stuntman's show and leaping over hurdles

A video of a Glasgow man halting a street performer's show and try to copy his impressive stunts has gone viral.

The clip shows athlete Liam Collins taking on his Stunt Runner act on Argyle Street last Tuesday. Liam leaps through flaming and spike-encircled hurdles while blindfolded in front of crowds.

One on-looker decided he'd give the dangerous act a go himself. The punter clatters into the first hurdle before staggering to the second hurdle and sending himself flying.

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Security worker Fergus McWilliam, who filmed the video, said: "Me and two of my colleagues had travelled from Edinburgh to Glasgow for a work event.

"We were getting a coffee and spotted the street performer beginning his act. Out of nowhere this absolute character started limbering up behind him and the next minute he chased the performer down the path.

The wannabe stuntman crashes through the first gate (Fergus McWilliam)

"He seemed to walk away unscathed. We couldn't believe it."

The clip was posted on Twitter with the caption "People make Glasgow". The tweet has racked up 330,000 views and attracted plenty of comments.

One viewer said: "Come on...that guy honestly thinks he's setting that up in Glasgow city centre and nothing is gonna happen?"

Another said: "The noise at around 4-5 seconds where his head rattles off the top bar has me in tears."

A third added: "Scottish people are a whole different breed."

It is unclear whether any of the equipment was damaged. The Record attempted to contact Liam Collins for comment.

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