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Fan’s fingertip bitten off during fight at Bruins-Coyotes game

The biter was arrested for aggravated assault.

By Clara McCourt

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A fight at a Bruins-Coyotes game turned ugly when one fan bit off the tip of another fan’s finger.

The brawl between six fans took place in the crowd of Friday’s game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.

Steven Rocha was transported to a local hospital after the tip of his index finger was bitten “completely off,” Arizona State University police told Boston.com.

The biter was identified as Nashaknik Allen Shontz, a spokesperson for ASU police told Boston.com. 

Shontz was arrested for aggravated assault, while Rocha and four others — Collin Charles Gairing, Joshua Allen Morgan, Alec Steven Rocha, and Emma Alexandria Rocha — were issued citations for disorderly conduct.

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Several agencies, including the Phoenix Police Department, helped break up the violent fight. A few minor injuries among officers were reported, the spokesperson said, but he did not comment on the specifics of those injuries.

A chaotic video of the altercation posted to Twitter depicts fans and officers spilling over seats during the commotion.

Coyotes CEO Xavier Gutierrez also confirmed the injury during the NHL Board of Governors meetings in Florida Monday.

On the ice, the Coyotes defeated the Bruins 4-3, ending a 19-game losing streak against Boston.

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