Man wanted in connection with sexual assault in South End

SOUTH BOSTON (WHDH) — Police are looking for a man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman in the South End.

A woman told Boston Police a man on a blue bicycle approached her at around 1 a.m. Monday morning near Greenwich Park and Claremont Street.

The woman said he had a knife and forced her to walk to Carter Playground, where he sexually assaulted her.

He then ran towards Davenport Street.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic man of medium build in his late 20s to mid-30s with brown short-cropped hair.

The woman told police he was wearing a button-down shirt with three-quarter length sleeves and possibly a vest.

The suspect also has tattoos on his right arm and the back of his right hand.

Community members with information may contact an anonymous tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

An investigation is ongoing.

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