Man Slashed When Dispute Turns Combative on Lower East Side: NYPD

A man was slashed in Lower Manhattan early Thursday morning after the person he was arguing with became extremely angry, police said. 

The 28-year old victim was engaged in a disagreement with the suspect in front of a deli near Stanton Street at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, authorities said. During the dispute, the suspect became irate and produced a sharp cutting object before slashing the victim. 

Police said the victim suffered a wound to his left forrearm and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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