Killed Toilet?

A US man had his gun confiscated after he accidentally shot a lavatory bowl in a restaurant toilet.

The 26-year-old man's handgun went off while he was hitching up his pants, reports the Salt Lake Tribune.

Police say the bullet shattered the toilet and sent sharp shards into the man's arm which required hospital treatment.

Nobody was badly hurt in the incident, in Centreville, Utah, but a woman in a neighbouring toilet complained of chest pains.

Police confiscated the man's firearm, for which he had a permit.

Police spokesman Lt Paul Child said: "The gun fell out of the holster, striking the tile floor. When the gun hit the floor, it went off.

"He was a little shook up, so we just wanted to take it right then and allow him time to gather himself before releasing it to him."