Poonthura (Thiruvananthapuram): Bizarre scenes unfolded at the Poonthura Police Station on Friday night when an intoxicated youth, arrested for reckless and drunk driving, turned violent and attempted to escape custody.

The accused, identified as Shahin (31) from Ambalathara, smashed the glass barrier at the reception area with his head during the escape attempt. He was later subdued by the police and his arrest was formally recorded.

The incident accident around 8.45 pm on Friday near a beverage outlet in Paruthikuzhi, Muttathara. Shahin was caught during a routine vehicle inspection by a police team in the area. 

The youth was riding his scooter recklessly between Paruthikuzhi and Thiruvallam, putting pedestrians and other vehicles at risk. After being arrested, he was taken to Poonthura Hospital for a medical examination. Upon returning to the police station with the medical certificate, Shahin attempted to escape and smashed the glass barrier with his head.

The Poonthura police produced Shahin before the court and has been remanded in custody.