Thursday night stabbing under investigation

by Town Reminder

Thursday night stabbing under investigation

By Kristin Will
Staff Writer

HOLYOKE – Holyoke Police officers responded to 375 Main Street last night at 8:50 p.m. for the report of a stabbing.
According to Lt. Matthew Mortiarty of the Holyoke Police Criminal Investigation Bureau, officers found a 58-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his stomach. The victim was conscious and alert.
A statement released by Holyoke Police said the victim said he was stabbed on Appleton Street near Race Street. Detectives from the police department went to that area and located a blood trail on Appleton Street between the canals.
The man was taken to Baystate Medical Center where he is reported to be in stable condition.
This incident is under investigation. To report anonymous tips regarding the stabbing, call 533-TIPS (533-8477).