Man accused of threats, attempted assault with metal chair on campus
By Roberto Luna Jr.
Oct. 23, 2015 2:30 p.m.
University police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to hit another man with a metal chair in Ackerman Union on Thursday.
A man reported to police Thursday that another man approached him at about 8:30 p.m. and allegedly attempted to hit him with the chair while making threats and using racial slurs, according to a UCPD alert.
The man, who is not affiliated with UCLA, also reported minor cuts.
Police described the wanted man as white, about 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, heavyset and with a gray stubble, according to the alert. He was wearing a blue shirt, khaki shorts and a black backpack.
No further information was immediately available. The case is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this case can call UCPD at 310-824-1491.
Compiled by Roberto Luna Jr., Bruin senior staff.
