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Man hospitalized after stabbing on Lexington's east side

Posted at 6:12 AM, Sep 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-19 07:58:12-04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Police in Lexington were on the scene of a stabbing early Thursday morning on the city's east side.

Officials said the stabbing happened about 5:15 a.m. on Cornerstone Drive, which is near New Circle and Winchester roads.

Authorities said police found a man suffering from a stab wound. The victim was taken to the University of Kentucky Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Police arrested a woman near the scene but later said the arrest was for an outstanding warrant and was unrelated to the stabbing.

Officials said no suspects were in custody but the investigation into the stabbing continues.