Two People Stabbed in Providence Overnight
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Two People Stabbed in Providence Overnight
One incident occurred at Dexter Training Ground in the West End; another happened at a residence in Washington Park.
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About Stabbings
Police responded to a report of a stabbing at Dexter Street at Division Street shortly after 8 PM on Saturday.
The victim — a male in his 30s — told police he was stabbed in his hand by a man while in the park.
The victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment; police say a suspect is in custody, who had a knife in his pocket.
Shortly after midnight, police were called to the Park West Apartments on Montgomery Avenue for a report of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, police said they observed a trail of blood in the apartment.
The victim — a male in his 60s — told police he was stabbed in his hand by his girlfriend after returning home from a party.
Police say a knife with blood on it was located at the scene and that they have a suspect in custody.