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Police seek suspect in ‘unprovoked’ Red Line pepper spray attack

The attack occurred Sunday night on a Red Line train near Central Square, police said.

Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked someone with pepper spray on a Red Line train.

The suspect’s identity is not known. MBTA Transit Police released images of the suspect wearing a dark blue Patriots hat, a blue surgical mask, and a light gray jacket.

The “unprovoked” attack on another passenger occurred on Sunday at around 10 p.m. on a Red Line train near the Central Square station, police said. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged to call police at 617-222-1050.

Ross Cristantiello

Staff Writer

Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more.

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