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Police investigate alleged assault in Boston Common

Boston police said they are investigating an alleged assault in Boston Common that left a man injured on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers responded to the area of 137 Tremont St. at 3:57 p.m. after a 911 call reported an assault-and-battery in progress, according to Officer Andre Watsona department spokesman.

They found a man suffering “non-life-threatening injuries” who was taken to a local hospital.

Witnesses reported the man engaged in a fistfight with another individual.

Investigators closed a walkway to pedestrians after they found a magazine with live ammunition on the ground. Watson said it was unclear if the magazine was connected to the alleged altercation.

Policeand were still on the scene by late afternoon , he said, and have not yet taken any suspects into custody.

This breaking news story will updated if more information becomes available.


Camilo Fonseca can be reached at camilo.fonseca@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @fonseca_esq and Instagram @camilo_fonseca.reports.