Man stabbed Saturday night in Hampton

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Police are investigating a stabbing in Hampton Saturday night.

According to police, officers were called to the 1300 block of Saxton Drive at 9:55 p.m. for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 40-year-old man with stab wounds. Members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue transported him to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

After investigating, it was revealed the victim and suspect were engaged in a verbal dispute that turned physical. The suspect had a knife and cut the victim before fleeing on foot.

Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are currently investigating this incident.

If you or anyone you know has information to assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send anonymous tips by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00 .

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