Marion man accused of pushing man down stairs at Kinnick Stadium

Hunter
11/30/24

A Marion man was taken into custody during Friday night’s Hawkeye football game after he allegedly assaulted another man.

According to the police report, the incident occurred at 8:10pm.  50-year-old Brian Faulkner of Sterling Heights Drive allegedly shoved another spectator, who struck another man. That caused the victim to fall down several flights of stairs, his back striking the bleachers.

The man was taken to the hospital for be treated for back pain.

Faulkner was arrested and charged with Assault causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor punishable by a up to a year in jail if convicted.