SEPTA police arrest suspect after man stabbed on Market-Frankford train in Philadelphia

Officers say a fight broke out between two passengers which led to a 47-year-old being stabbed.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA police have made an arrest after a stabbing incident took place on a Market-Frankford train in Philadelphia Wednesday night.

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Officials told Action News the arrest was made using surveillance video, which helped police identify the suspect.

The stabbing took place around 9:30 p.m. near 2nd and Market streets in the Old City neighborhood.

Officers say a fight broke out between two passengers which led to a 47-year-old being stabbed.
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The victim is in stable condition at this time.

Police have not released the identity of the suspect in this case.
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