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Dave Chappelle hit by banana peel during New Mexico show

Sante Fe police arrested a man over the incident.

By Kate Stanton

SANTA FE, N.M., April 1 (UPI) -- A New Mexico man has been arrested for throwing a banana peel at Dave Chappelle during his stand-up show in Sante Fe on Monday.

Police arrested Christian Englander, 30, on battery and disorderly conduct charges after he hit the 41-year-old comedian on the leg with the peel.

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According to officials, Englander told police that he was angry at Chappelle for making fun of his friend during the show.

Police claimed that Englander said, "Maybe I should have handed [Chappelle] the banana instead."

Sante Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales said Monday in a statement that he was "appalled" by the incident.

"The racism inherent in his actions is unacceptable," Gonzales said. "It doesn't represent who we are, and we're committed to taking action that reflects our true values by prosecuting those responsible to the fullest extent of the law."

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