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Police investigate string of robberies around Allston Village

ALLSTON-BRIGHTON, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- Police in Allston-Brighton say they're investigating a series of robberies that have occurred in the last week.

Police said they've received reports of four street robberies and one attack while people have been walking around Allston Village. Police said a woman was knocked down from behind in one of the incidents. Nothing was taken from her.

According to police, three of the robberies involved two or more suspects, one of them was carrying a knife.

Anyone with information should call Allston-Brighton police.