Boston Police Seek Cyclist in South End Assault

Published November 4, 2026. Boston police are asking the public to help identify a cyclist accused of assaulting a pedestrian near Dalton Street in the South End. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on October 8, authorities said.

The pedestrian told officers that he had argued with a person riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Police said the cyclist then chased him and struck him across the face, knocking him down onto the ground.

After the punch, the cyclist allegedly returned to the bicycle, then went back to the pedestrian and took photographs and videos of him on the ground. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

The investigation remains open. Police released an image of a person seated on a bicycle and asked anyone with information to contact District D-4 detectives at 617-343-5619. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or texting TIP to CRIME (27463).