Boston man arrested for attack on 92-year-old at Quincy MBTA station

Police arrested a 49-year-old Boston man for allegedly assaulting a 92-year-old man at a Quincy MBTA station, according to a statement from transit police.

On Friday around 2:30 p.m., transit police officers responded to the MBTA’s Quincy Center Station for a report of an assault.

Officers found a 92-year-old man bleeding from his head and a concerned citizen attempting to help him, according to the statement.

Police said witnesses pointed out a man, later identified as Armando Hernandez, 49, of Boston, as the assailant.

Officers immediately sought out Hernandez and observed “his inebriated state and his uncooperative disposition,” according to the statement.

The victim told police he was forcefully shoved from behind, then fell to the ground and struck his head on the pavement.

According to police, the alleged attack was unprovoked and the victim has no familiarity with Hernandez.

Hernandez was arrested for assault and battery on an elderly person with injuries, authorities said.

The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment, according to the statement. 

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