Man Charged with Assault After Sidewalk Altercation Captured on Video
A 32-year-old man has been charged with assault in Charlotte, North Carolina, after social media videos appeared to show him punching a woman on a sidewalk. The incident occurred on July 30, and the man was heard telling the woman…
St. Louis, MO, August 7, 2026 —
CHARLOTTE, NC – A 32-year-old man faces an assault charge in connection with an incident that occurred on July 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The charge follows the emergence of social media videos that appear to depict the man striking a woman on a public sidewalk.
According to available information, the altercation took place on the aforementioned date. Reports indicate that prior to the alleged assault, the man was heard verbally confronting the woman, telling her not to wave at him.
The incident was reportedly captured on video, with footage later surfacing on social media platforms. Authorities have used these videos as part of their investigation leading to the charge.
The identity of the woman involved has not been publicly released. Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the incident and the extent of the woman’s injuries were not immediately available. The charge of assault indicates that legal proceedings are now underway.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not released further information regarding the ongoing investigation or potential next steps in the legal process.
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