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Man Arrested For Trying To Punch Rajon Rondo Outside Lowell Nightclub

LOWELL (CBS) - A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to punch Celtics guard Rajon Rondo outside a Lowell nightclub early Saturday morning.

Rondo was at Brian's Ivy Hall on Merrimack Street in Lowell for a promotional appearance.

While Rondo and several others in his group were leaving the club, 31-year-old Eric Valarezo of Haverhill allegedly attempted to punch Rondo.

Valarezo was arrested for disorderly conduct.

No one was injured in the incident.

Valarezo is expected to be arraigned Monday in Lowell District Court.

Rondo, meanwhile, appeared at a charity basketball game Saturday night at Harvard University.

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