Crime & Safety

Tufts and Medford Police Investigate Attempted Sexual Assault Near Somerville

A man grabbed a woman from behind on Boston Avenue, a local TV station has reported.

By John Waller

Medford and Tufts University police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that took place on Boston Avenue, which is close to Somerville, according to a NECN report.

A woman told police she was walking on Boston Avenue in Medford at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday when a man grabbed her from behind, NECN reported.

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She said she was able to break free and run to a relative's house, according to the report.

Read the full NECN report.

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