Stand-up comedian Comedian Dave Chappelle was assaulted on stage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
A video circulating online shows a man charging on to the stage and tackling the comedian before he is dragged off by security.
Actor Jamie Foxx who was watching the show rushed on stage along with security to help detain the attacker.
Los Angeles police said the man was taken into custody however he was armed with a gun and a knife.
