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Safety ambassador intervenes to stop attack near UC Berkeley
The ambassador ran up to intercede when he heard the fight and saw a man standing over a young woman readying to deliver a kick, SafeBears said.
Berkeley police: Man arrested after attack via metal scooter
The assailant left the scene but police found him about a block away and took him into custody.
Man charged with attack on Berkeley homeless man in 2023
Police said the homeless man who was attacked suffers from mild cognitive issues, which may include dementia.