WEYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Police are investigating a stabbing in Weymouth on Saturday that left a man hospitalized, officials said.
Officers responding to a reported stabbing in the plaza at 610 Middle St. found a man who had been stabbed with a knife outside of a liquor store, police said. The victim was taken to an area hospital.
Police announced on Sunday that he is expected to survive.
The suspect allegedly ran away but was found near the scene a short time later. He was charged with attempted murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.
His name has not been released.
Shoppers at the center said they were concerned by the violence.
“It just doesn’t happen a lot in these areas,” said Chris Vitello. “It’s a scary thing knowing that stuff’s around here when you have an eight-year-old.”
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