Slashing incident in Central Park leaves man injured: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A man was slashed inside Central Park on Saturday, according to police.
Two people walked up to the victim, 42, and started to argue with him around 9 a.m. near 67th West Drive, according to police. The suspects allegedly slashed the victim several times around his body with a knife.
Police said the victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.
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