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March 16, 2016

Police: Teen stabbed by elderly man while exiting SEPTA bus in Delco

Officials say suspect, 67, has a history of mental health issues

Authorities in Delaware County have a suspect in custody after a teenager was stabbed in the neck Wednesday afternoon as he exited a SEPTA bus in Springfield Township.

According to authorities, the incident occurred after the victim, an 18-year-old from Upper Darby, stepped off the bus at Baltimore Pike and Church Road, CBS 3 reports.

Police say the teenager was stabbed twice in the neck without provocation by a 67-year-old male suspect who was held at the scene by a Widener security guard until police arrived and took him into custody.

The victim was transported to Delaware County Memorial Hospital to be treated for superficial wounds.

While police haven't determined a motive in the stabbing, authorities say the suspect has a history of mental health issues.

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