Dorchester armed robbery leaves two victims injured, three suspects arrested after police sweep

BOSTON, MA – Two people were assaulted with bear spray, a rock, and a firearm during an armed robbery Wednesday afternoon in Dorchester, prompting a police sweep that ended with three arrests inside a nearby apartment.

Officers assigned to District C-11 responded to 7 Topliff Street at about 2:13 p.m. after receiving a radio call for an armed robbery. According to police, the victims had arrived at the address to drop off items when they were confronted and attacked by multiple individuals.

Victims assaulted with multiple weapons...