CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — Leaders with the Democratic Party said police arrested a person after an alleged assault during Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doctor Amy Acton’s appearance at the Canfield Fair.
Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman Chris Anderson said an altercation involving Dr. Acton occurred at the MCDP tent Sunday afternoon.
A person with multiple weapons came to the tent and shoved two volunteers before troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol took the individual into custody, according to Anderson.
Anderson posted on his personal Facebook page thanking OSHP for their quick response — as well as condemning the use of political violence.
A statement was put out by Dr. Acton’s communications director, Addie Bullock, regarding the incident at the fair.
“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,” Bullock said.
Dr. Acton was not harmed during the incident.
We are working to learn more as this is an active investigation.
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