Crime

T police seeking rider they say beat a man, 64, who brushed against him during rush hour

The suspect allegedly punched the man in the face and body numerous times.

A suspect wearing an orange vest in two photos shared by MBTA Transit Police from State Street station.
Transit police are looking for the suspect in these photos in connection to an incident at the MBTA State Street station. MBTA Transit Police

By Heather Alterisio

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MBTA Transit Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an alleged assault at State Street station Tuesday morning.

The suspect allegedly punched a 64-year-old man in the face and body numerous times with closed fists.

The incident took place during rush hour around 7:30 a.m. after the victim inadvertently brushed up against the suspect, police shared on Twitter.

Authorities ask anyone with information to contact them at 617-222-1050.

Heather Alterisio

Senior Content Producer

Heather Alterisio, a senior content producer, joined Boston.com in 2022 after working for more than five years as a general assignment reporter at newspapers in Massachusetts.

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