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June 12, 2016

Police: Two women attacked with box knife in Center City

Incident followed argument with male suspect wearing a dress

Philadelphia police are investigating after two women were slashed with a box cutter following an argument early Sunday morning in Center City.

According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on the 1300 block of Locust Street, 6ABC reports.

Police say the two victims got into an argument with a male suspect who pulled out a box cutter and slashed them on the chest, arms and legs.

Officials said the suspect, who was reportedly wearing a dress, is familiar to police.

Both victims, who were in their 20s, were listed in stable condition at Jefferson University Hospital, police said.

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