Dorchester man accused of attacking four passengers on Red Line train

BOSTON — Police responded to a report of a man who allegedly attacked multiple people on an MBTA train Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.

Transit Police say at 3:30 p.m., Eugene Wright, 42, of Dorchester, punched, kicked and threatened four passengers on a Red Line train travelling northbound between Ashmont and JFK stations. Officers were met at the JFK platform by alleged victims and witnesses who say the attack was unprovoked and that Wright had thrown a metal bottle at one of the passengers, according to police.

Law enforcement officials found Wright on the opposite platform where he was identified as the attacker. He was taken into custody without incident.

During the booking process, it was discovered Wright had a previous warrant for his arrest for assault and battery.

He will be arraigned at a later date.

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