A Manitowoc woman is recovering tonight after being stabbed at work. The 37-year-old woman was working at the Golden Flame Restaurant in Manitowoc when she tried to break up a fight but got stabbed in the process.
The call came in around 3:17 Sunday morning. Police were told an employee had been stabbed in the back at the restaurant on the 2600 block of Custer Street.
When officers arrived they searched a 31-year-old Manitowoc man and found the knife on him. He was taken to jail and he's facing several charges. Those potential charges include, injury by negligent use of a dangerous weapon, felony possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, carrying a concealed weapon, 3 counts of possession of a schedule II drug and possession of a non-scheduled II drug.
The woman suffered a small stab wound to her lower back. She was treated on scene by Manitowoc Fire Department personnel and released.
Police say the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Manitowoc Police Department at 920-686-6551.
