An elderly woman was punched in the back of the head Friday evening at the MBTA’s Harvard Sq. station, according to transit police.Jada Campbell, 23, of Boston, was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery on a person over 60, intimidation of a witness and resisting arrest.Police say the elderly woman, 71, entered a crowded Red Line train car that had all of its seats occupied, with several others standing.The victim then observed Campbell, who was allegedly taking up a seat with her purse. According to police, the 71-year-old politely asked Campbell to hold her purse so that she could sit down, and Campbell refused to do so.Police say the elderly woman then handed the purse to Campbell and was about to take a seat when Campbell became enraged and physically threatened to harm the her.The victim attempted to move away from Campbell, who then stood up and struck the elderly woman in the back of the head with a closed fist, according to officers.Officials say Campbell also threatened the victim and witnesses for speaking to transit police.

An elderly woman was punched in the back of the head Friday evening at the MBTA’s Harvard Sq. station, according to transit police.

Jada Campbell, 23, of Boston, was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery on a person over 60, intimidation of a witness and resisting arrest.


Police say the elderly woman, 71, entered a crowded Red Line train car that had all of its seats occupied, with several others standing.

The victim then observed Campbell, who was allegedly taking up a seat with her purse. According to police, the 71-year-old politely asked Campbell to hold her purse so that she could sit down, and Campbell refused to do so.

Police say the elderly woman then handed the purse to Campbell and was about to take a seat when Campbell became enraged and physically threatened to harm the her.

The victim attempted to move away from Campbell, who then stood up and struck the elderly woman in the back of the head with a closed fist, according to officers.

Officials say Campbell also threatened the victim and witnesses for speaking to transit police.