WINTHROP, MASS. (WHDH) - A man is facing criminal charges, including two counts of indecent assault, in connection with a series of incidents in downtown Winthrop, officials said.
The arrest was made after a woman reported that a man had tried to pull down her pants while making sexually explicit comments on Winthrop Street, according to police.
After a brief chase, during which officers had to use a stun gun, the suspect was placed under arrest. Three officers suffered minor injuries.
Following the arrest, investigators say several other victims have come forward to report additional incidents.
The 25-year-old man is expected to be charged with two indecent assault and battery charges, disorderly conduct, endangerment of a child, breaking and entering, and resisting arrest.
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