Transit police say a 56-year-old man was "viciously attacked" Monday night at an MBTA station in South Boston, and they are looking into whether the attack could be a hate crime.
According to police, the victim reported he was targeted for no apparent reason around 9 p.m. while at the Andrew Square station. The victim told officers two men punched him with a closed fist in the face, knocking him to the ground and causing him to strike his head on the platform. While on the ground, police allege the victim was kicked in the face and head area by the two suspects.
The victim was unconscious "for a brief period," police said. He was taken to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Police did not provide an update on his injuries or current condition.
Police said they are looking into whether the attack started because of the victim's "perceived homosexuality."
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Transit police detectives released photos of the two suspects of interest on Thursday, asking the public for help as they seek to identify and locate them. Anyone with information regarding these individuals is asked to contact the criminal investigations unit at 617-222-1050, or send an anonymous text to 873873.
