Wolcott police arrest suspect, victim stabbed in head

WOLCOTT, Connecticut (WFSB) – Wolcott police have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a person in the head Thursday night.

Officers are currently on Saddle Road where the stabbing took place.

According to police, two people, including 30-year-old suspect Austin Baker, had argued via text message earlier in the day.

Baker then came to the house on Saddle Road with a knife.

The victim was stabbed in the back of the head, but fortunately suffered only minor injuries.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

Baker fled the scene on foot, but was quickly tracked down and arrested by a Wolcott officer.

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