Woman stabbed in back with unknown object after verbal dispute on NYC subway

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A woman was stabbed in the back with an unknown object after a verbal dispute with another woman on the subway in New York City.

The incident took place at 5:05 a.m. on the L train platform on 6th Avenue and 14th Street.

The victim was sent to the Bellevue hospital and is in stable condition.

The assailant fled the scene and police describe her as a heavyset woman in her 20's with blonde hair.

Police are currently investigating.

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