Crime & Safety
Boston Police Looking To Identify Person Possibly Connected To Assault And Battery
The victim of the assault was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

BOSTON, MA — The police department is looking to identify a person it believes was involved in an assault that left a victim injured last month.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:46 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, near 30 Dalton St. The victim told responding officers he had been involved in a verbal altercation with a person riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. According to police, the person chased the victim following the argument and punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the person returned to the bicycle before going back to the victim and taking photos or videos of him on the ground. Community members with relevant information are being asked to contact detectives at 617-343-5619. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS, texting the word "TIP" to CRIME at 27463, or through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. Detectives said they are continuing to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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