Man Arrested in Charlotte Following Alleged Sidewalk Assault Captured on Video
A man was arrested and charged with assault in Charlotte, North Carolina, after social media videos appeared to show him punching a woman on a sidewalk. The incident reportedly occurred after the man told the woman, 'Don't wave to me.'
Kansas City, MO, August 7, 2026 —
A man has been arrested and charged with assault in Charlotte, North Carolina, in connection with an incident that was reportedly captured on social media videos. The videos appear to show the man punching a woman on a public sidewalk.
The arrest follows an altercation that allegedly took place after the man told the woman, “Don’t wave to me.” The details surrounding the events leading up to the alleged assault, beyond the man’s statement, were not immediately provided.
Authorities confirmed the arrest and the charge of assault. The extent of the woman’s injuries was not disclosed. The specific social media platforms where the videos were posted, or how authorities became aware of the incident, were also not detailed in the available information.
The investigation is ongoing. Further details regarding the identities of the individuals involved, the exact date and time of the incident, and any potential court proceedings are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Chrisman on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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