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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:50AM

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MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (WABC) — A man was slashed and stabbed a few blocks from Times Square overnight.

The 30-year-old victim was slashed in the neck and stabbed in the back during a dispute at Seventh Avenue and West 40th Street at around 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday.

The injured man was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition

One person was taken into custody, but a second suspect is still being sought.

Police describe the suspect as a man wearing a black jacket and khaki pants.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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