Police: ‘Man with BB gun’ caused gay pride parade panic

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) –

A man is due to appear in court after allegedly causing a stampede at a gay pride parade in the US which left seven peple needing hospital treatment.

The man, named in US media as Aftabjit Singh, allegedly sent the crowd running through the streets of Washington, DC, on Saturday after wielding what appeared to be a gun.

A number of people reported hearing gunshots before the crowd fled.

However, officials maintain there is no evidence that shots were fired.

A police report – cited by the Associated Press news agency – said he took the weapon out after noticing someone “hitting his significant other”.

The 38-year-old has been charged with illegal possession of a BB gun, carrying a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct. He is due in court on Monday.