NY police arrest fan who attacked wrestler at WWE event | Inquirer Sports
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NY police arrest fan who attacked wrestler at WWE event

/ 06:21 PM April 07, 2019

Bret Hart

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NEW YORK — Bret “The Hitman” Hart is OK after the famous wrestler was tackled by a spectator while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony at Barclays Center.

The man was promptly subdued by several people who came to Hart’s defense on Saturday night.

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A law enforcement official told The Associated Press a 26-year-old man was in custody and facing criminal charges. The official was not authorized to discuss to the case and spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Several shocked onlookers posted footage of the incident online.

The induction event resumed after the fan was taken into custody.

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