News

Actions

Police: Manitowoc man stabbed, woman in jail

Posted at 3:03 AM, Oct 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-26 04:24:57-04

Manitowoc Police are investigating a stabbing that happened on the city's west side. 

Police were called to a home in the 4200 block of Broadway Street at 10:49 p.m. Tuesday for a disturbance between a married couple.

Officers say that an argument between the husband and wife escalated into a physical fight. 

According to police a 57-year-old man had been stabbed in the hand by his 58-year-old wife, who was holding a steak knife. 

The man was treated and released from a local hospital. 

The woman is being held in the Manitowoc County Jail on charges of injury by negligent use of a dangerous weapon, substantial battery, and two counts of bail jumping. 

The incident is still under investigation and anyone with information should contact Manitowoc Police.