OFF THE WIRE
POLICE are trying to ban a bikie from Surfers Paradise after two violent nightclub incidents in three weeks. Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gxxg member Ricky Steven Chapman, 22, faced Southport Magistrates Court today charged with behaving in a disorderly manner in licensed premises, public nuisance and breaching Supreme Court bail.
The charges stem from alleged incidents in Surfers Paradise on January 21.
Court documents allege a drunken Chapman was with Bandidos associates at the Bourbon Bar in Orchid Ave about 2am when he began pushing patrons around "in an aggressive manner".
Bouncers warned him to stop but he was evicted after he "manhandled" patrons.
Later that morning, he allegedly confronted the off-duty bouncer who had evicted him and abused and threatened him.
Police allege Chapman and other Bandidos also forced their way into Blush nightclub on December 30 last year seeking out a rival Rebels bikie gxxg member after an earlier incident at strip club Hollywood Showgirls.
Police say Chapman has used "intimidation and threats of violence" against bouncers and should be banned from Surfers to maintain public order and safety.
The case was adjourned until March 16.
Police agreed to bail but only on condition Chapman not go into central Surfers Paradise except to report to police.
He was already on Supreme Court bail over serious drug charges.
Chapman lived in Surfers Paradise but outside the party precinct police want him banned from.
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