The incident reportedly happened just before 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, on Binney Avenue in the Longwood Medical area, Boston police said. The woman said a man in a grey sweatshirt approached her and hit her with a blunt object before he ran away.
Investigators released photos of the alleged attacker to drum up tips to help them identify the man.
Boston police ask anyone who knows the man or has any information on the attack to contact detectives at 617-343-4275. You can leave an anonymous tip by calling CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 494-TIPS.
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