ANSONIA, Conn. — One man is recovering and another is in custody after an altercation led to a stabbing Tuesday afternoon, according to Ansonia police.
Police said it happened at around 2:10 p.m. in the CVS/Burger King parking lot on Pershing Drive. Matthew Romans, 22, of Ansonia stabbed a 21-year-old Meriden man several times in the upper body. The victim's friend was cut on the hand.
Police were investigating a two-car crash in the parking lot when the altercation happened in front of the officer on scene.
The victim was taken to a local hospital where he is listed in serious but stable condition.
Police arrested Romans and he was charged with Assault First Degree, Assault Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief Third Degree.
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Romans is being held on a $75,000 bond and has been ordered to appear in court on Wednesday.
The stabbing incident is under investigation and additional arrests are expected.
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