Crime

T police seek 2 accused of striking man who refused to fight them on Green Line

The incident took place around 11 p.m. on a train near Gilman Square in Somerville, according to police.

October 31, 2023

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The MBTA Transit Police requests the public’s help in identifying two people who allegedly tried to instigate a fight on a Green Line train Saturday night.

The incident took place around 11 p.m. on a train near Gilman Square in Somerville, authorities noted in a post to social media.

A couple of people allegedly harassed a 37-year-old man and tried to get him to fight. When he refused, one of the persons of interest struck him in the face, according to police.

Authorities seek the two people pictured in the photos below as part of the assault and battery investigation. They ask anyone with information to contact T police at 617-222-1050.

ID Sought re A&B invest. 10/28 11PM GL train vicinity of Gilman Sq. Subjects harassing a 37y/o male victim/instigating a fight. V refused to engage & alleged he was struck in the face by subject. Recognize these persons of interest? Pls contact our CIU w/any info 6172221050. pic.twitter.com/hSJrlora6I
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) October 30, 2023

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