Worcester Man Arrested for Child Assault

A 75-year-old man named Hamid Shabeeb was arrested after allegedly inappropriately touching a child at Coes Pond in Worcester. The incident was interrupted by three bystanders who reported the behavior to police and followed the suspect to his home. Shabeeb was already the subject of multiple complaints for similar offenses and had an active arrest warrant prior to this incident. He faces charges of indecent assault on a child under 15, with a not guilty plea entered on his behalf. His attorney is seeking a mental competency hearing, arguing that his dementia affects his understanding of the charges. The police have not released further details due to the sensitive nature of the case.