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VIDEO: Man arrested at Astros parade for throwing beer can at Sen. Ted Cruz

Cruz was struck in the chest, neck area while riding in parade float during World Series championship victory celebration

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A 33-year-old man was arrested for throwing a beer can at U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz during the World Series championship celebration parade Monday in downtown Houston.

Houston police said Cruz was riding on a float when the parade-goer threw the beer can that struck the senator in his chest/neck area.

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Cruz did not require medical attention.

The suspect will be charged with assault, police said.

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