17-year-old stabbed in Times Square; 7 people in custody

NEW YORK — Over part a dozen people had been taken into custody after a youngster used to be stabbed in Times Square.

It took place after a dispute on forty second Street close to Eighth Avenue round 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Police say a 17-year-old used to be stabbed in the again and brought to an area health center in severe however strong situation.

Seven people had been taken into custody, however police are nonetheless on the lookout for further suspects.

Investigators recovered a big knife from the scene. No phrase if it’s the weapon used in the assault.

Police say the incident does now not seem to be random.