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Attack on Boston Officers Leaves 1 With Minor Injuries, Police Say

One person has been arrested after the attack on Mt. Pleasant Street Thursday afternoon, police say

Boston police at a crime scene in the city's Roxbury neighborhood Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.
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A group of officers was attacked in Roxbury Thursday, according to Boston police, leaving one of them with minor injuries.

The Boston Police Department said the group was on Mt. Pleasant Street around 2:30 p.m. when the attack unfolded. One of the officers has a minor injury.

Two men fled the scene on scooters, according to police.

One of those suspects was spotted on Burrell Street and crashed into an unmarked cruiser. That person, who has not been publicly identified, reportedly had a gun and has been arrested.

Police said drugs were also found at the scene.

No other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as they come into the newsroom.

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