Man Accused in L.I. Burger King Stabbing

The 26-year-old victim had stab wounds to his neck, hands and leg but is expected to survive

A Long Island man has been arrested on an attempted murder charge following a fight at a fast food restaurant.      

Nassau County police say officers responded to a Burger King in Valley Stream on Sunday in response a fight there.  They found a 26-year-old man nearby with stab wounds to his neck, hands and leg.

He was taken to a hospital in stable condition.      

Police say 24-year-old Charles J. Miller Jr. was arrested after struggling with officers.      

He was charged with second-degree attempted murder, possession of a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest.      

He was to be arraigned Monday. It was not immediately known if he had a lawyer.

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