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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Man ‘bull-rushes’ crowd toward Democrat Amy Acton as several people are injured

  • Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested after lunging at Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair.
  • Authorities said Havas was armed with two pistols and brass knuckles when he aggressively pushed through the crowd toward Acton.
  • Multiple attendees were injured in the attack, including two elderly people on mobility scooters who were knocked over.
  • Havas has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of disorderly conduct.
  • Acton was unharmed in the incident, and outgoing Republican Governor Mike DeWine thanked law enforcement for their swift response.

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Man armed with pistols and brass knuckles lunges at Democrat during event at Ohio county fair

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