Man who rushed at Ariana Grande in S'pore sentenced to 9 days' jail

The serial intruder who charged at actress Ariana Grande during a movie premiere at Universal Studios Singapore was given nine days' jail on Nov 17.

- Claudia Tan

Australian Johnson Wen, 26, pleaded guilty to one charge of being a public nuisance.

The court heard that Wen arrived in Singapore on Nov 11 on a 90-day social visit pass to attend the movie premiere and for a holiday.

He caused a commotion during the premiere of Wicked: For Good on Nov 13 by charging towards Grande, who stars in the movie.

The court heard that Wen jumped over the barricade as cast members were walking down the yellow carpet between 7pm and 7.10pm on Nov 13.

When he reached Grande, he put his arm around her while jumping up and down.

Wen was stopped by Grande's costar Cynthia Erivo, who forced herself between them while security guards apprehended him.

After he was taken away, he returned again to try and jump over the barricade a second time, but was pinned down by security.