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 New York’s Barclays Center.
The man was promptly subdued by several people who came to Hart’s defence 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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