Man knifed, shoes stolen in N. Wichita

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A 49-year-old man is recovering after being attacked by several people late Wednesday night. One of the attackers cut him with a knife while stealing his shoes.

The attack happened north of 10th & Emporia in Wichita.

Someone called 911 after hearing the victim scream for help shortly after 11 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found the victim on the ground; he had cuts to his upper torso. The victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive.

Investigators say several people attacked the man, including one person armed with a knife. The victim said the man with the knife cut him and took his shoes.

Officers found the knife-wielding suspect hiding behind a tree, eventually talking him into coming out and arresting him.

Police say the suspect is a 30-year-old Wichita man. They booked him into jail on suspicion of aggravated robbery.

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