Palo Alto: Man arrested Sunday for assault after throwing table at passerby
Briefly

A man was arrested in Palo Alto after allegedly throwing a table at a pedestrian. The 42-year-old suspect threatened the victim without provocation and hurled a table, which the victim managed to block with his forearm, resulting in minor injuries. The suspect has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon, felony criminal threats, and misdemeanor vandalism. Police responded to multiple calls about the incident and apprehended the suspect without incident. Authorities encourage witnesses or anyone with information to reach out to their dispatch or use a dedicated app for tips.
A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing a table at a passerby on University Avenue and threatening him without provocation.
The suspect faces charges including felony assault with a deadly weapon and felony criminal threats, alongside misdemeanor vandalism.
The victim, unfamiliar with the suspect, suffered minor arm pain after blocking the thrown table with his forearm.
Palo Alto police urges anyone with information on the incident to contact their dispatch center or use the TipNow app.
Read at The Mercury News
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