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Man accused of assaulting students located by Boston police
Seitu Morel allegedly assaulted students near TD Garden this week as they left their school.
Police located a man who allegedly assaulted several students in Boston on Wednesday, after initially asking for the public’s help in finding him.
The man in question is 32-year-old Seitu Morel, a Cambridge resident.
At about 3:19 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a report of an assault and battery in progress at 226 Causeway St. When officers arrived, they were told that Morel had assaulted multiple students from a nearby school as it was being dismissed, according to Boston police.
The Eliot Upper School is just down the street from the address that police were called to. It serves students between grades 5 and 8.
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After allegedly assaulting the students, Morel reportedly entered a charter bus near TD Garden and tried to steal a bag that had been left there unattended by a passenger who was going to the Celtics game, according to police.
Officials obtained arrest warrants for Morel based on the alleged incidents that took place this week. Morel was also wanted on warrants related to a separate assault and battery and unarmed robbery that happened in the Cleveland Circle area of Brighton on Feb. 25.
Boston police initially put out a notice asking for the public’s help in locating Morel. He has since been located by detectives, police said.
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The alleged attacks occurred in the district of City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata.
“Upon learning of this troubling incident yesterday from school leadership and parents, I contacted BPD advocating for an immediate arrest and additional patrols of the area. I thank them for their swift response and apprehension of this individual. Violence against any child is reprehensible. I remain committed to working with city officials to ensure instances like this don’t ever happen again,” Coletta Zapata said in a statement.
Councilor Ed Flynn also responded.
“We must have zero tolerance for any criminal activity in Boston, especially a violent assault on children. I talked to Boston Police about this troubling and violent assault. I will continue to fight and advocate for more police resources in our neighborhoods,” City Councilor Ed Flynn said on social media about the recent incidents.
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