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‘Don’t wave to me’: Man charged after police say social media video shows him punch woman on sidewalk
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Spencer Chrisman , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 32-year-old suspect was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
A man has been charged with assault in North Carolina. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. The arrest was made after officers were shown social media videos that appeared to show the man assaulting or harassing several people.
One video allegedly shows him punching a woman on a sidewalk before running away. The incident reportedly occurred off East Boulevard in Charlotte, and the woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Further details about the incident and the suspect are available from local news sources in Charlotte.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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