BPD Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspects in Mattapan Assault
Boston Police are asking for the public's help identifying eight men wanted in connection with a violent attack on a gay couple in Mattapan last month.
The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, when two men walking together on River Street near Edgewater Drive were taunted and then attacked. One victim was struck in the back of the head with a baseball bat.
Detectives assigned to the Boston Police Department's Civil Rights Unit have released photos of the suspects and are actively investigating the circumstances of the assault.
Anyone with information about the individuals pictured or the incident is strongly urged to contact the Civil Rights Unit at (617) 343-4527.
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Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations.
This attack highlights ongoing concerns about anti-LGBTQ+ violence in our community. If you have any information that could help identify these suspects, please come forward.
Information provided by BPD