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Washington Square Park Stabbing Highlights Persistent Manhattan Knife Attacks

Police have yet to make any arrests despite a detailed description of the shirtless, long-haired assailant.

The 21-year-old victim was stabbed in the abdomen after he was engaged in a fight with another man around 7:43 p.m. inside Washington Square Park, according to police sources. (Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • A 21-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen around 7:45 p.m. Monday following a dispute in Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park.
  • EMS crews transported the victim to Bellevue Hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
  • Authorities describe the suspect as a 6-foot-1, shirtless man with long hair and continue to seek public assistance.
  • This confrontation follows a series of unprovoked knife attacks across Manhattan since early 2024.
  • The NYPD has ramped up patrols in transit hubs and tourist areas in response to rising public safety concerns.