Man accused of threats, attempted assault with metal chair on campus

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.

Published by Roberto Luna Jr.

Roberto Luna Jr. is currently a senior staffer covering Westwood, crime and transportation. He was previously an assistant News editor from 2015-2016 and a News contributor from 2014-2015.

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