Man Stabbed In Neck With Scissors Near Times Square on NYE

NYC- A man was stabbed in his neck with a pair of scissors in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, police said.

The incident happened around 8:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve after a fight broke out between two men on West 42nd St. and 6th Ave, according to police, reports The Post.

A tourist from San Diego told The Post the victim pulled a pair of scissors from his backpack when the other male punched him, knocking him out.

The man then grabbed 2-inch scissors from the alleged victim, and stabbed him three times in the neck, according to the witness.

The attacker was arrested by police and the victim was sent to a hospital.

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