Police issue arrest warrant for second suspect in serious Red Line assault
One man has already been arrested in connection to the attack.
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Transit police say tips from the public have helped them identify a second suspect in the severe beating of a man on a Red Line train in May.
The department said in a statement Monday an arrest warrant has been issued for John Karol, 23, of Pembroke, for aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injuries and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
“Detectives are currently seeking the whereabouts of Karol,” police said.
Felony Arrest Warrant issued for JOHN KAROL, 23, of Pembroke for Assault & Battery W/Serious Bodily Injury. Do you know where he is ? Please contact us you can remain anonymous. Call 617-222-1050 or text us at 873873 pic.twitter.com/w799jkvZRE
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) June 12, 2018
The alleged assault occurred between the Broadway and Andrew MBTA stations when Karol and two other men and a woman allegedly began harassing another passenger and his girlfriend, The Boston Globe reports. According to the newspaper, the group began beating the passenger when he asked that they leave his girlfriend alone. His injuries were so severe they required surgery.
The department asked for help identifying suspects in the May 28 attack earlier this month, which police said Monday helped with the arrest of another Pembroke man in connection to the incident.
Transit police are asking anyone with information about Karol’s whereabouts to contact the department.
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