Repeat Boston Assailant Nabbed After Second Strike At State Street Station

A 24-year-old Boston man wanted for repeatedly assaulting people at various MBTA stations in the city has been arrested, authorities said.

Surveillance images of Abdirahman Abdullahi from another incident on Nov. 18
Photo Credit: *MBTA Transit Police on Twitter*

David Cifarelli

11/25/2022 11:41 a.m.

Abdirahman Abdullahi was arrested after officers responded to an indecent assault at State Street just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, Transit Police said. A woman told officers that she was assaulted by a man prior to their arrival.

The man, matching Abdullahi's description, was later apprehended at Copley Station, TPD said. Abdullahi was previously sought in another indecent assault at Copley on Nov. 18, according to police.

Abdullahi was taken to TPD headquarters for booking. He may face additional charges, police added.

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