The City of Trento in Italy  an event called ‘Tonca’, which occurs every year in the second half of June.

Politicians are caged and dunked in the river as a method of punishment.

Famous figures from Trento who have disgraced themselves over the year are put on trial and those who are found guilty are condemned for the Tonca.

While this was traditionally used as a historical form of torture, nowadays its more like a quick dip meant for a bit of fun.

This bizarre form of punishment recently went viral, with people from all around the world wondering if this should be implemented in other parts of the world.