CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) – Cambridge Police say they are investigating two assaults that happened late Saturday night, within 15 minutes of each other. Both incidents happened in the Harvard Square area, according to police.
The first assault happened around 10:30 p.m. when a Cambridge resident said he was crossing the street at the intersection of Eliot and Bennett Streets, when another man came up behind him and hit him in the back of the head. Officials say the victim sustained a non-life threatening cut, believed to be a possible stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect was with two other people when the assault happened, according to police.
Police say the second assault happened approximately 10-15 minutes later. An Arlington resident said he was leaving work and walking towards JFK Park to smoke a cigarette. He said he was focused on his phone when a man reportedly stabbed him in the back and punched him in the face. He suffered non-life threatening injuries, and refused medical attention after he returned to his workplace.
The victim said the suspect was with a group of three other people when the assault happened.
The suspect in both incidents was described as a black male, about 6-feet tall, of medium build. Police say it is unclear what type of weapon was used.
There have not been any other reported incidents like this throughout the city.
Cambridge Police are investigating the incidents and urged anyone with information to contact them at 617-349-3300.
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