Man stabbed 10 times during random afternoon attack in West Philadelphia: Police

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Man stabbed 10 times during random attack in Philly: Police
Philadelphia police say a man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed 10 times on Monday by a man reportedly high on drugs.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police say a man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed 10 times on Monday by a male suspect reportedly high on drugs.



Police say the random attack happened at 2:30 p.m. in the 5400 block of Spring Street in West Philadelphia.



The 68-year-old victim was rushed to an area hospital after the stabbing. He was listed in critical condition.



Police arrested the suspect.




He has not been identified at this time.

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