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Woman Punched, Spat at by Pair of Girls on MBTA Bus, Police Say

The two suspects — both juveniles girls — were able to get away, police said

By Matt Fortin • Published February 21, 2023 • Updated on February 21, 2023 at 7:19 pm

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Two girls punched and spit at a 50-year-old woman onboard an MBTA bus on Sunday, according to Transit Police.

The assault happened around 5 p.m. Sunday on a bus near Washington Street and Columbia Road, MBTA Transit Police said, adding that the two suspects allegedly pulled the victim's hair as well.

2/19 5PM a 50yo female was assaulted by 2 juvenile females w/out provocation/warning on #MBTA bus near Wash/Columbia Rd. The assailants punched/spit at & pulled V's hair. Both SP's fled. Incident under investigation. If u have any info on this matter pls contact us. 617-222-1050
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) February 21, 2023

Authorities said the assault was unprovoked and without warning.

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Both of the girls got away, and the investigation remained underway.

Anyone with information has been asked to reach out to police by calling 617-222-1050.

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