Drunken man punches parent watching Mad-City Ski practice, police say

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A drunken man is facing charges after police said he caused a scene on the Lake Monona shore Tuesday night.

Madison police said Terrence L. Austin, 34, had been drinking before he sat in bleacher seats at Law Park, 410 S. Blair St. at about 9 p.m.

According to the report, Austin was disruptive and sat next to families who were watching the Mad-City Ski Team practice on the lake. Austin used vulgar language, and when he was asked to leave, he started jumping out at bicyclists who were riding on a nearby path.

Police said that as ski team families were leaving, Austin charged one father and punched him in the face.

Austin was arrested on suspicion of battery and disorderly conduct.

According to the report, Austin is homeless.

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