Man stabbed during verbal dispute with group in the Bronx

NEW YORK – Police are investigating a stabbing incident that took place early Saturday morning. At around 6 am, a 40-year-old man engaged in a verbal dispute with a group of individuals in the area of 679 Allerton Avenue.

During the dispute, one of the suspects pulled a knife and stabbed the victim in the right leg.

The group fled the scene heading east on Allerton Avenue.

Police are asking the public to assist in identifying the suspects.

The victim was transported by FDNY EMS to Jacobi Hospital with a puncture wound to his leg. He was reported to be in stable condition.

At this time, no arrests have been made.