Thursday, 4:30 PM
Arrest made in Boston University athlete beatings
By Globe Staff
Boston Police announced this afternoon that they have arrested a 23-year-old Hingham man in connection with the beatings of four Boston University athletes this week.
Sean Melanson is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and threats to commit crime. He is to be arraigned today in Brighton District Court. Police said in a statement that they are seeking other suspects.
Three BU hockey players and a women's lacrosse player were injured after a house party early Sunday in Allston. They reported being attacked by three men wearing black-hooded sweatshirts and wielding baseball bats, wrenches, and hammers.
Defenseman Kevin Schaeffer, 22, the most seriously hurt, was unconscious when he was taken to the hospital. He suffered a broken orbital bone, black eyes, and a dislocated thumb. Team captain Sean Sullivan, goaltender John Curry, and lacrosse midfielder Lauren Morton were also hurt.
