State Police Investigate Early Morning Sexual Assault Along Memorial Drive

The following information was released by the Massachusetts State Police this morning. As a reminder, the Cambridge Police Department offers a self-defense class for women who live, work and study in Cambridge. If you are interested in signing up for a future class, please call the Community Relations Unit at 617-349-3236.

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Massachusetts State Police are investigating the sexual assault of a 24-year-old woman along Memorial Drive in Cambridge early this morning.The woman, a Boston resident, had left a Cambridge bar shortly before closing time and was walking toward the river. At approximately 2 a.m. she was near the Weld Boat House on Memorial Drive when she was approached by a man on a bicycle. As she tried to walk away, the assailant physically and sexually assaulted her. The victim screamed for help; two witnesses in the area heard her and ran toward her, at which point the assailant got back on his bike and fled.

The victim was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for treatment. She has since been released.

The assailant is described as a white male, estimated to be in his late 20s to early 30s, with a stocky build and blonde or light brown hair. As previously mentioned, he was riding a bicycle prior to and after the assault.

Anyone with information about this incident or the assailant is urged to call Massachusetts State Police Troop H Detectives at (617) 740-7875.

No further information is being released at this time.

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