Austin Bratton charged after assaulting man with beer can in downtown Nashville

23-year-old Austin Bratton was involved in a scuffle near 4th & Broadway on April 28th. Bratton and his friends were walking when they bumped into another group, sparking an argument. An unidentified male from the other group approached Bratton, asking if he had a problem, which escalated the tension between the two groups. The other male told officers that Bratton threw a Michelob Ultra beer can at him, leaving his clothes reeking of alcohol, adding that he was struck in the nose. Then, he advised them that he wanted to press charges for the occurrence. Bratton was cited for the incident. Bratton was booked on the citation of assault on May 20th.