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San Francisco Man Charged After Violent Easter Sunday Assault in Castro

Andrew Davais faces charges of assault likely to cause great bodily injury and potential detention as a public safety risk following an unprovoked attack captured on video.

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Overview

  • Andrew Davais, 34, was charged with assault likely to cause great bodily injury after an unprovoked attack on Easter Sunday in San Francisco's Castro district.
  • The incident, captured on video, shows Davais punching a man at Market and Castro streets, causing the victim to fall, sustain injuries, and reportedly experience a seizure.
  • Witnesses, including Patrick McCabe, followed the suspect and provided video evidence to assist police, who arrived 13 minutes after the 911 call and arrested Davais.
  • District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is seeking to detain Davais as a public safety risk, citing his criminal history and parole status; his arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
  • Local officials and business owners are urging increased police presence in the Castro, citing a recent rise in violent incidents and concerns about public safety.