A Rhode Island man is facing assault charges after he allegedly swung a knife at a referee following a youth basketball game in Providence on Saturday.

Christopher Cherry, 37, turned himself in to police Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Providence officials said in a statement.

“The warrant is connected to a reported assault on September 13 following a basketball game,” officials confirmed. “The case remains under investigation.”

Cherry was charged with one count of felony assault, two counts of simple assault, and one count of disorderly conduct, police said. Court records indicate he posted bond, which was set at $2,500. It was not immediately clear whether Cherry had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

While Providence police did not provide specifics ab

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