A Carolina fan caught on video assaulting an older fan at the Eagles-Panthers game Thursday has been arrested.
Kyle Adam Maraghy was arrested on Friday by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and charged with simple assault in connection to the incident. He was then taken to jail.
.@CMPD has arrested Kyle Adam Maraghy, charged him with simple assault in connection with this incident. He is being taken to Meck jail. https://t.co/yYF774IbkR
— CMPD News (@CMPD) October 13, 2017
Mugshot of Kyle Adam Maraghy, the man arrested on suspicion of the fan assault at Thursday's Eagles-Panthers game. Photo via @MeckSheriff pic.twitter.com/JmbGPhdZU6
— A.J. Perez (@byajperez) October 13, 2017
The disgusting video went viral on the Internet on Friday morning following the Eagles' defeat of the Panthers on Thursday night.
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Maraghy is seen sucker punching the older gentleman after an argument. It was a disturbing display of violence.
The disturbing video was posted to Instagram.
**Be warned that it contains violence, blood, and bad language.**
The Panthers on Friday released the following statement regarding the incident.
"We have reviewed video tape of the incident and have identified the perpetrator. We are working with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department to pursue charges to the fullest extent of the law," Panthers Executive Director of Risk Management Lance Emory said. "The Carolina Panthers are committed to a fan-friendly and family-friendly stadium experience. The behavior exhibited by the perpetrator is unacceptable and will not be condoned at Bank of America Stadium."