Country artist Bryan Martin has put his hand up after he was pulled off stage, intoxicated, and forcibly removed by police.

Martin’s performance at Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on Friday night (Aug. 29) went south, and caused enough concern among fans and event organizers that the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office was notified.

According to a statement from local police, Martin “displayed signs of intoxication and erratic behavior, which ultimately required him to be removed from the stage. Deputies and event staff attempted to assist Mr. Martin offstage, but due to his impaired state, he became resistant and had to be forcibly escorted out.”

The moment was captured on camera, and shows Martin lifted and removed from the site by a small team of officers.

Martin later turned to social medi

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