Crime & Safety

Man Repeatedly Stabbed In Early Morning Brooklyn Attack: NYPD

The 42-year-old was stabbed five times Thursday morning in Cypress Hills, police said.

A 42-year-old was repeatedly stabbed in the torso Thursday morning in Cypress Hills, police said.
A 42-year-old was repeatedly stabbed in the torso Thursday morning in Cypress Hills, police said. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

CYPRESS HILLS, NY — A man was stabbed five times Thursday morning in Cypress Hills, police said.

The 42-year-old was stabbed repeatedly in the torso about 6:30 a.m. near Fulton and Barbey Streets, according to the NYPD.

He was rushed to an area hospital but likely to survive, police said. Meanwhile, his attacker ran, and police were still searching Thursday morning.

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