Man injured in early-morning stabbing

blotterMANCHESTER, NH – On September 12, 2019, at approximately 2 a.m., the Manchester Police Department responded to the area of Lake Avenue and Union Street for an assault.  When officers responded they found a subject who had been stabbed.

The victim is a 27-year-old male from Manchester who had a puncture wound to his back.  The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. At this time it appears the wound is non-life threatening.

The suspect was described as a black or Hispanic male who drove away in a minivan. 

The Manchester Police Department believes the public is not in danger and that this was not a random crime.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711 reference case # 19-13244, or leave an anonymous tip on the ManchesterCrimeline. This investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.