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Suspect arrested for Lancaster City stabbing

Michael Hess reportedly stabbed the victim in his hand with a knife, before fleeing the home.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — A homeless man was arrested Sunday night for a reported stabbing in Lancaster.

According to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police, officers were called to the 100 block of New Dorwart Street at 8 p.m. to investigate a stabbing.

At the scene, one victim was found stabbed in the hand and was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment.

The suspect, Michael Hess, reportedly got into an argument with the victim, ultimately stabbing him before fleeing the home. 

Hess was found a short time later and was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with one count of aggravated assault. 

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