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\n\tKaty Perry\u2019s latest performance in Sydney was marked by a memorable moment, with an individual escorted away by security after a stage invasion.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe incident in question took place at Perry\u2019s performance at Sydney\u2019s Qudos Bank Arena on Monday (June 9). The singer\u2019s second of three sold-out dates at the venue for the Australian leg of her Lifetimes Tour<\/a>, the show began as normal, but soon saw an unexpected figure appearing onstage during Perry\u2019s performance of 2008 single \u201cHot N Cold.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tFootage <\/a>o<\/a>f<\/a> the incident<\/a> shows an individual appearing onstage, putting his arm around Perry, who instinctively turns away as the fan continues to dance. \u201cThere\u2019s never going to be another show like this, so just enjoy it!\u201d Perry told the audience in response.<\/p>\n \n\tThe stage invader can then be seen being escorted offstage by two members of the security team, who wrestled him into the waiting arms of other security personnel. \u201cWhat the hell is going on?\u201d Perry can be heard asking the crowd mid-chorus.<\/p>\n \n\tAccording to a report from the Sydney Morning Herald<\/em><\/a>, the individual in question has been identified as Johnson Wen, a \u201cserial prankster\u201d known for posting videos of stage invasions to TikTok under the username @pyjamamann<\/a>. Wen\u2019s videos show him previously appearing onstage alongside The Weeknd in Melbourne in 2023, and invading the pitch for numerous sporting events.<\/p>\n \n\tNew South Wales Police reported to the publication that Wen was arrested and taken to Auburn police station where he was subsequently charged with \u201centering enclosed land and obstructing a person in performance of work or duties.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tWen has since been granted conditional bail ahead of a court appearance on June 23, and has been issued a six month ban from the Sydney Olympic Park precinct which houses Qudos Bank Arena.<\/p>\n \n\tPerry\u2019s tour continues on Tuesday (June 10) with another performance in Sydney, before dates in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n