An elderly Chinese woman was crossing West Canton Street near Tremont Street shortly before 9 a.m. this past Wednesday when, according to a police incident report, another woman shoved her to the pavement for no apparent reason.
The case has since become a flashpoint over how Boston police classify potential bias crimes. As reported by The Boston Globe, security video reviewed in connection with the case showed the suspect stopping and shoving the victim before walking away, with no apparent provocation, according to the Globe’s report.
Police identified a woman matching the suspect’s description. The woman, who is homeless, was arrested on two outstanding warrants. The cited account provides no further court details.
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The cited account does not provide details about medical treatment or identify an interpreter who assisted the victim…