Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was reportedly attacked at a campaign event on Sunday afternoon at the Canfield Fair, according to a report from WOIO-TV.
The report states that the person responsible for the incident was booked into the Mahoning County Jail on two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct. A witness told local media that a “suspect who had weapons was arrested the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent after knocking volunteers to the ground.”
Local media did not indicate the severity of the injuries sustained by those involved.
The Acton campaign released a statement addressing the incident: “While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton, injuring multiple people. Dr. Acton and Eric are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured. This kind of violence has no place in Ohio. Dr. Acton will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another.”
Acton’s opponent in the race, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, also released a statement in response to the incident. “Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence,” the statement said. “What happened today is completely unacceptable and has no place in politics, and we hope no one was hurt.”
The individual arrested has not been publicly named in available reporting, and it remains unclear whether additional charges may be filed. As with any person facing criminal charges, the suspect is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Assault charges generally involve causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another person, while disorderly conduct typically refers to behavior that disturbs the peace or creates a public disturbance. The specific degree of the assault charges and any bond information were not disclosed in available reporting.
Further details, including the identity of the person arrested, the extent of any injuries, and the status of the case in Mahoning County courts, had not been released as of this report.
Source: Breitbart News
