Toledo City Councilman Larry Sykes, running for re-election, was arrested Thursday night and charged with misdemeanor assault.

Toledo police tell Action News the arrest followed an altercation between Mr. Sykes and local activist Julian Mack.

The incident happened at a candidate's night event at Georgz's419 on Adams Street.

Court documents show that Sykes allegedly grabbed Mack's neck and smacked him in the mouth with his hand. The offense was also caught on video, according to court records.

Sykes is due for an arraignment Monday morning at Toledo Municipal Court.

13abc has reached out to Councilman Sykes but has yet to hear back.