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Man arrested in alleged attack on MBTA rider at Haymarket Station
Police say the suspect punched and kicked a 63-year-old man after a dispute.
Transit police arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly kicking and punching a 63-year-old T rider on a train car at Haymarket Station, according to officials.
An MBTA spokesperson said Eric Simensen faces a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — a shod foot — on a person over 60.
Police said the attack happened at 1 p.m. Thursday on a train car while it was still in the station. The assault allegedly occurred after a verbal dispute between Simensen and the victim, according to officials.
Investigators said the suspect had a warrant for his arrest out of Quincy District Court.
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