By: Jackie Amorine
Police are continuing to investigate the motive behind a stabbing that occurred in Newark's Central Ward Tuesday morning.
Reports of a stabbing in progress in the 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard (High Street) had police arrived at the scene shortly before noon.
Officer located a male victim suffering stab wounds to his arm and legs near the Skyline Liquor store. Police believe the victim was attacked outside a nearby building and sought help inside the store.
He was taken to University Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
The motive for the stabbing is under investigation.