A disagreement over sidewalk riding near 30 Dalton Street turned violent last month, and Boston police are now asking the public to help identify the bicyclist responsible. Officers say the man confronted the cyclist for riding on the sidewalk, only to be chased down, punched in the face and photographed as he lay on the ground.
According to NBC Boston, the assault happened on October 8 near 30 Dalton Street, with the outlet's reporting placing the incident at 12:45 p.m. The Boston Police Department describes a slightly different timeline, saying officers assigned to District D-4 responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress in the area at approximately 12:46 p.m. that Thursday.
Argument Over Sidewalk Riding Escalated Quickly
Per the victim's account, he argued with the bicyclist about riding on the sidewalk before the confrontation turned physical. The cyclist allegedly chased him down and punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground, the victim's account states. The man was then photographed as he lay on the pavement before the bicyclist rode away, according to the same account.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Boston police have since released a photo of the suspect as detectives work to track him down, though the specifics of what he looks like have not been detailed publicly beyond that image.
Police Ask Public for Tips
Detectives with District D-4 are asking anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters can call detectives directly at (617) 343-5619, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS, or text a tip to CRIME (27463). No arrest or identification of the suspect had been announced as of the latest update.
