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id: 619cd36979
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 13:49 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:03 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Man cut with knife at Downtown Crossing Orange Line platform

A man was cut on the forehead and hand on the Downtown Crossing Orange Line platform shortly before 1 p.m., and police are investigating.

Section: [Public Safety](/boston/section/safety.md) · Entities: [MBTA Transit Police](/boston/wiki/mbta-transit-police.md)

## Coverage

- [Universal Hub](https://www.universalhub.com/crime/2026/man-sliced-face-hand-downtown-crossing-orange-line-stop), 2026-11-11 13:49 EST: Man sliced in face, hand at Downtown Crossing Orange Line stop
- [Boston 25 News (FOX)](https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-mbta-rider-attacked-with-pocket-knife-downtown-crossing-station/F652GCNEZJDEZCN7YQXAXN6HH4/), 2026-11-11 16:45 EST: Investigation underway after MBTA rider attacked with pocket knife at Downtown Crossing station
- [Boston.com](https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/11/11/man-slashed-with-knife-in-downtown-crossing-t-stop/), 2026-11-11 17:03 EST: Man slashed with knife in Downtown Crossing T stop

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