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A man was slashed across his face during a verbal dispute in Lower Manhattan on Saturday night, police said.

According to authorities, two men got into an argument just before 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Delancey Street and  FDR Drive inside of the John V. Lindsay East River Park. Things became physical when one of the men brandished a sharp object and slashed a 32-year-old man across his face.

EMS rushed the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

Meanwhile, the suspect made a run for it and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white and tan shirt.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this attack can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.