Police Looking for Cyclist After Elderly Man Is Pushed to the Ground in East Boston – Watch video here
Boston Police are investigating after an elderly man using a walker was shoved to the ground by a cyclist in East Boston on Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Sumner Street near Cottage Street.
According to NBC10 Boston, surveillance video shows a person riding a bicycle on the sidewalk before stopping, getting off the bike, and running back to push the man to the ground. The victim later took himself to a local hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
Police are continuing to investigate and have not announced any arrests. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Boston Police.
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