Stabbing near Times Square leaves man in critical condition

Police believe the suspect in the stabbing is between 18 and 25 years old
Police believe the suspect in the stabbing is between 18 and 25 years old. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – A man was stabbed and slashed a block away from Times Square and rushed to a hospital in critical condition, police said Tuesday.

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The 30-year-old victim was attacked at West 47th Street and Eighth Avenue in the Theater District, just a block from the heart of Times Square.

The victim and another man got into a dispute around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, sparking the street assault.

EMS transported the victim in critical condition to Bellevue Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.

The stabber fled the scene. Police believe the suspect is between 18 and 25 years old.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD