Wednesday's violent attack was captured on a security camera above the VTA platform and released by the sheriff's office.
A man is facing an attempted murder charge after an attack on a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority platform on Wednesday, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says the suspect, identified as Andrew Perez, 26, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, possession of body armor during the commission of a felony, and interfering with safe transit operations.
Perez then begins a seemingly endless barrage of punches and kicks. The video ends when the victim runs off the platform, and Perez appears to follow him. The footage also appears to show Perez striking the victim with an "unidentified weapon", according to the sheriff's office. However, law enforcement did not find any edged weapon at the scene. The victim suffered an eight to ten-inch laceration to his forehead, which required seven staples to close.
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