Syracuse man arrested for assault after stabbing two women

SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse police officers were called to the 1000 block of South McBride Street for a report of a stabbing involving two victims. According to police, the stabbing occurred on Saturday, September 21, at approximately 2:51 p.m.

When police arrived, officers found a 45-year-old woman with a large cut on her face and a 52-year-old woman with numerous stab wounds on her upper body.

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Both women were transported to Upstate Hospital by American Medical Response for treatment. Their injuries were considered non-life threatening.

A 31-year-old man was arrested and taken to the Onondaga County Justice Center and charged with the following:

• Second degree assault, 2 counts

• Third degree criminal possession of a weapon, 2 counts

Anyone with information is asked to call the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (315) 442-5222.

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