SAN DIEGO — Witnesses at Comic-Con say a man who appeared to be stealing a box of gloves from a merchant was quickly taken down by San Diego Police on Thursday. A witness said after the man was put on the ground he was punched in the face.
San Diego Police say the man was being violent towards other pedestrians, but they would not confirm if the man was stealing anything.
Witnesses said they could hear the man crying incoherently as police had him pinned to the ground. Medics transported the suspect to UCSD Medical Center to be treated for any injuries before being processed into jail.
It was unclear what charges the man may be facing.
The altercation took place in front of Lou & Mickey’s where News 8 was broadcasting live for Comic-Con.
