THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A 36-year-old man was slashed in the head while riding an MTA bus early Friday morning, according to the NYPD.
The incident happened around 5:44 a.m.
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Police say the victim was on a BX22 bus. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot towards the Castle Hill station.
Sources say there was a dispute prior to the stabbing.
EMS responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition.
Investigations are ongoing. No other information was immediately available.
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