Police: Iowa man assaulted movie-goer over cellphone use

An Iowa man was arrested Monday after police say he assaulted a fellow movie-goer who was using a cellphone during a screening of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

Nicholas P. Glasgow, 34, of Iowa City faces charges of fifth-degree criminal mischief and assault causing bodily injury in connection to the September incident at the Marcus Sycamore Theater.

According to a criminal complaint, Glasgow complained to the theater's staff about someone using a cellphone. He told workers that he wanted them to do something about it, or he would, according to the complaint.

After the movie, Glasgow reportedly approached the victim and demanded an apology for "ruining the film for him."

Glasgow struck the victim in the face with his fist while the victim was sitting down, the report says. They started fighting and when the victim went to the ground, Glasgow allegedly kicked the victim, it says.

The victim sustained a cut to the head, as well as swelling and soreness to the face, according to police. The victim's glasses were broken during the assault.

Glasgow was booked into the Johnson County Jail early Monday morning.

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