Man accused of attacking German tourist unprovoked in Downtown Detroit

DETROIT – A 30-year-old man is facing charges after he reportedly assaulted an 81-year-old German tourist outside Campus Martius Park.

The incident off Woodward Avenue on Friday, Sept. 7, just after 10 a.m. According to authorities, Lawrence Deonte Gilchrist reportedly approached the man -- who was visiting from Bremen, Germany -- and hit him unprovoked. The tourist fell to the ground and hit his head. He was hospitalized for a head injury.

Gilchrist was charged Tuesday, Sept. 10, with assault with intent to do great bodily harm and aggravated assault.

You can watch the full arraignment in the video player below.