Bret Hart: A legend of the wrestling attacked on a ring during a speech



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Bret Hart acting as referee in the ring at a wrestling competition in 2011

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Bret "Hitman" Hart has appeared in several movies and television shows, including The Simpsons

Professional wrestler Bret Hart was attacked by a man while he was delivering a speech at a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event in New York.

A video clip shows the attacker charging into the ring, grabbing Mr. Hart and then hitting him.

The suspect, identified by police as Zachary Mason, 26, faces charges of assault and trespass.

Mr. Hart, 61, better known by his fight name "Hitman", had a career spanning five decades.

The other stars of the fight, Shane McMahon, Xavier Woods, Tyson Kidd and Curtis Axel were among those who rushed to help Mr. Hart.

The suspect was kept on the ground until the arrival of the police to arrest him.

Following the Saturday incident, Mr. Hart did not need medical attention and continued his speech.

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