Police Asking for Public's Help in Assault Near St. Patrick's Day Parade

Police say the victim didn't come forward until April 9

Authorities in Boston are asking for the public's help in their investigation into an assault that happened during South Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Boston Police say the female victim didn't come forward about the assault on March 20 until April 9.

The victim says she was walking through the area of D and Gold streets between 3 and 5 p.m. with her friends when she unknowingly became involved in an ongoing argument and was assaulted by a group of teenage boys, according to police.

The victim was seriously injured.

The victim, her family and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling police at (617) 343-4742.

Information can also be anonymously reported by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

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