Two masked men punch out a third in Haymarket robbery attempt, police say

Transit Police report arresting one of two men they say punched a man in the face but were unable to grab his wallet because he ran away, which made it harder for them to reach into his pockets.

Transit Police say officers were patrolling the T station when a man ran towards them, screaming for help:

While standing outside the Dunkin Donuts two males wearing masks covering their faces approached and one of the males closed fisted punched him in the side of the face. The victim attempted to run away and was pursed by his attacker who was attempting to go into victim's pockets. The victim was able to flee.

Although one of the two made a hasty retreat, police say that the other, Michael Coneeny, 38, of Somerville, continued to hang out on the Cambridge Street side of the station Coneeny, whose record indicates he is not unfamiliar with arrest procedures, "was in possession of a mask as described by victim and admitted to the act," police say. He was charged with attempted unarmed robbery and assault and battery , police say.