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Thursday, October 9, 2025 10:18AM

Man stabbed after confronting another man allegedly trying to break into vehicles

We’re following this developing story out of Lindenhurst.

LONG ISLAND (WABC) — Suffolk County authorities are investigating a stabbing in Lindenhurst early Thursday morning.

The victim confronted a man who was supposedly breaking into vehicles on 40th Street when he was stabbed in the leg around 1:15 a.m.

He was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in stable condition and is expected to recover. Police have taken a suspect into custody.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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