Father Charged After Saving Daughter's Wedding Dress from Failing Bridal Store

Christopher Gilmore just wanted to save his daughter's wedding day after her gown had not been delivered.

But instead the 52-year-old of Canberra, Australia was charged with "furious driving" after the owner of a collapsing bridal shop stood in front of his truck and blocked his path.

A Canberra magistrate on Monday threw out the charge after viewing CCTV footage of the incident from November 2014.

Court documents said Gilmore had gone to the Hills In Hollywood bridal store to collect his daughter's wedding dress about 10.30am local time on November 13.

Dozens and dozens of brides lost dresses or down payments when the store dramatically shut in October last year.

The store has since reopened under new management who are working hard to turn the brand around.

Gilmore told police that his daughter had paid for her gown but the store had since closed and the owner Eileen Arnold could not be contacted.

His daughter's wedding was only a few weeks away and the outstanding dress was causing the family grief.

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Gilmore had noticed the store had been open as he drove past so went in to inquire about the outfit, including showing her paperwork for proof of payment.

But Arnold refused to let him take a dress.

He recognised his daughter's gown from pictures, so grabbed it, attempted to leave, and a minor struggle ensured.

Gilmore then got into the truck and attempted to drive away, but Arnold, holding a veil, ran onto the road and blocked his escape.

He drove forward but she refused to move, so he reversed, and tried to drive away in the opposite direction before she blocked him again.

She eventually moved when members of the public intervened.

Arnold can be seen in footage walking back to the store with a veil in her hands.

Arnold told the police that Gilmore had intentionally rammed her with the vehicle, making contact with her left arm.

He denied making...