Arrest Made in Attack on Teen Girl at Bus Stop

John Allen, 18, is facing charges of attempted aggravated kidnapping, strangulation and assault and battery

Police in Bourne, Massachusetts, say an arrest has been made in the attack of a 14-year-old girl at a Buzzards Bay bus stop last week.

John Allen, 18, is facing charges of attempted aggravated kidnapping, strangulation and assault and battery.

The teen victim told police she was grabbed from behind by an unknown male on Nov. 10 at a school bus stop around 7 a.m.

After investigation, a warrant was issued for Allen, who was arrested Thursday afternoon.

He is being held on bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday.

Police say there is no risk to any other children in the town.

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