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Here's the moment that Trump supporter Philip Anderson was sucker punched by someone in black clothing and mask, presumably Antifa. You can see tooth flying. SFPD investigating; those tattoos are distinctive. Anderson organized free speech rally today, to protest Twitter bans.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The San Francisco Police Department says they've made an arrest after a free speech rally and protest against Twitter turned violent on Saturday.
Around 12:20 PM. on Saturday, Philip Anderson, the main event organizer, told officers he was participating in a free speech rally at UN Plaza when he was punched in the face by an unknown suspect. The assault caused him to lose two teeth.
On Monday, SFPD officers arrested a 35-year-old suspect from Watsonville, identified as Adroa Anderson. Officials say the suspect was taken into custody in Oakland and booked on charges of mayhem and hate crime enhancement.
An event billed as a free speech rally and a protest against Twitter turned violent Saturday. The event featured some well-known conservative personalities, but organizers were forced to cancel the rally minutes after it started.
A large crowd of demonstrators gathered at UN Plaza in San Francisco to oppose a small group, holding what was billed as a free speech rally protesting what they say is Twitter's censorship of some of its content.
"They have no business being here, they're trying to build a fascist movement in this country," said San Francisco resident Carol Seligman.
The rally was granted a permit from the city.
Some of the speakers expected included well-known President Trump supporters and conservative right personalities, but most never got the chance to be heard.
Tensions quickly escalated, counter demonstrators taunted police, SKY7 was overhead as some kicked barricades.
Police wearing riot gear tried to protect the speakers from the crowd. But many threw bottles at the stage and shouted down the speakers.
Before the event, the main organizer, Philip Anderson said he was attacked and punched getting his front teeth knocked out.
Anderson posted photos to social media of his bloody mouth with a front tooth missing and another hanging loosely. He said anti-fascist protesters attacked him "for no reason."
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