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Portland Police Investigating Sunday Morning Stabbing

Portland Police Investigating Sunday Morning Stabbing

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Police are investigating a stabbing Sunday morning in Portland.

Officers say the stabbing took place outside 45 Portland Street, which is Dyer’s Variety Store, at around 6:30 a.m. after they say they found a 45-year-old Portland man suffering from multiple stab wounds.

(Image of 45 Portland Street from Google Maps)

Police say the victim was taken to Maine Medical Center where he was treated and later released.

Police say they have interviewed multiple witnesses and have developed a person of interest.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police say no further details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Portland Police Department at (207) 874-8575. You may also text the keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.

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