Overview

• Christopher Cherry, 37, of Warwick, surrendered to Providence police Wednesday on a warrant tied to a Sept. 13 postgame altercation.
• He faces one felony assault count, two simple assault counts, and a disorderly conduct charge, and he did not enter a plea at his initial appearance.
• Video circulated by local media appears to show him swinging a knife and striking an official during a TAFT youth basketball event at the John Hope Settlement House.
• Providence Mayor Brett Smiley condemned the violence and said appropriate steps are being taken to protect community spaces.
• Police say the case remains under investigation, and TAFT’s chief executive apologized as the organization declined further comment.