Police release new info on stabbing near Darlington Avenue; no arrests so far

Police release new info on stabbing near Darlington Avenue; no arrests so far
Published: May. 10, 2023 at 10:07 PM EDT|Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 12:37 PM EDT
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington police responded to an assault at the Reserve at Forest Hills apartment complex at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10.

According to a spokesperson with the Wilmington Police Department, the victim was walking her dog outside when a man stabbed her from behind with a sharp weapon that was likely a knife.

Police say people nearby called 911 and helped her out until EMS arrived and took her to the hospital. She is now in the hospital in stable condition.

Nobody has been arrested in connection to the assault, and investigators say they are looking for a man.

“Investigators are working diligently on what information they have and are still canvassing the area to develop more leads. We ask that anyone with information please contact the Wilmington Police Department at 343-3609 or text anonymously by sending a message to 847411 using the keyword WPDNC,” a WPD representative wrote.