10-year old hurt after unprovoked stabbing in Rizal
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MANILA, Philippines — A 10-year-old boy sustained injuries after being stabbed while walking in Rizal, authorities said.
Police said the Grade 5 student was stabbed by an 18-year-old woman on Monday afternoon.
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“While the victim was walking alone thereat, suspect appeared armed with a bladed weapon, suddenly stabbed the victim from behind several times,” the Police Regional Office 4 said in its report.
A 28-year-old witness said he “pacified” the suspect and sought the assistance of a barangay police officer, which led to her arrest.
Article continues after this advertisementThe victim was rushed to the Rizal Provincial Hospital System for medical treatment.
The suspect is now under police custody.