The incident happened on Thursday just before midnight, inside Teddy's Bar and Grill located on Second Avenue in East Harlem.
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Police say the suspect walked into the bar with a pit bull and began choking a 29-year-old female employee with a baseball bat.
Two employees, a 35-year-old and 31-year-old man, attempted to stop the suspect, but were stabbed.
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The 35-year-old was stabbed in the chest and back while the 31-year-old was stabbed in the back.
The suspect then fled northbound on Second Avenue.
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The 35-year-old victim was taken to St. Luke's Hospital and the 31-year-old victim was taken to Harlem Hospital. Both were in stable condition.
The 29-year-old woman refused medical attention at the scene.
Police are hoping a picture of the suspect will lead to an arrest.
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