Boston police seek help identifying suspects in Canal Street assault

BOSTON — The Boston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an assault and battery investigation at 101 Canal Street.

The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, in the Canal Street area.

According to the victim and witnesses, a male suspect deployed pepper spray on the victim shortly before officers arrived.

The suspect was accompanied by two additional males and one female.

The primary suspect is described as a male wearing a burgundy shirt, black jacket, black pants, and black sunglasses.

The female suspect is described as wearing a white shirt, black pants, and sunglasses.

Detectives assigned to District A-1 are actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-4571.

Community members who wish to provide information anonymously can call 1-800-494-TIPS (8477), text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or visit the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.

Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously.