31-year-old man stabbed in face near Times Square in apparent dispute over cigarette

MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) -- A man was stabbed in the face just feet from Times Square in what police say stemmed from a dispute over a cigarette on Tuesday.

The attack happened around 7:20 p.m. in front of 151 W. 43rd Street.
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Officers found a 31-year-old man with a stab wound to his face.

After further investigation, it was revealed that an argument ensued after the suspect asked the victim for a cigarette.

The victim told police that when he said no, the suspect attacked him.

The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
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The suspect fled the location. No weapon was recovered.



The investigation is ongoing.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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