Man stabbed in Newport

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com

Police are investigating after a man suffered several stab wounds.

Newport Police responded to a stabbing in the area of Farewell Street and Broadway earlier this morning after an altercation took place.

According to officials, a 24-year-old man was taken to the Newport Hospital after being stabbed numerous times. He was later transferred to Rhode Island Hospital where he is being treated in stable condition.

Police have yet to identify the suspect. The incident is still being investigated by members of the Criminal Investigation Division.  

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