Man stabbed in the eye, has bag stolen in Midtown

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Sunday, December 5, 2021
Man stabbed in the eye, has bag stolen in Midtown
The victim, who is believed to be a street vendor, was stabbed in his left eye by a man who stole his bag. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital.

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the eye in Manhattan on Sunday.



It happened at West 50th Street and Broadway around 7 p.m.



The victim, who is believed to be a street vendor, was stabbed in his left eye by a man who stole his bag. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital.





Police are still looking for the suspect.



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