Newton Middle School Student Assaulted While Walking to Bus

NEWTON, MA - A middle school student in Newton was attacked while he walked to the bus stop Monday morning.

In a letter to parents F.A. Day Middle School Principal Brian Turner said a man assaulted a student while he was on his way to school.

According to police, around 9 a.m. the man stepped off an MBTA bus and approached the boy, displaying a knife. The man then pushed and shoved the boy and stole his cell phone.

Police say the boy sustained minor injuries and is recovering. Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The suspect was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and is described as white and tanned with light facial hair.

>>>Developing Story<<<