Stabbing at Pub Leads to Arrest of Three Men

Peabody, MA - Three men are facing criminal charges following a stabbing at Champions Pub on Foster Street on Wednesday night.

Police were called to the restaurant shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday for a report of a fight involving a knife.

Officers reported that one man was stabbed in the hand.

The three suspects who were allegedly involved in the incident had left the scene, but were soon stopped on Washington Street and arrested.

Paul F. Iudice, 22, of 26 Elizabeth Lane in Peabody was charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery.

John Michael Murray, 21, of 54 Glendale Road in Marblehead was charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of assault and battery.

James. R. Dryer, 21, of 14 Main Street in Salisbury was charged with disorderly conduct, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery.

>> Editor’s note: This information from the Peabody Police Department log does not indicate a conviction. Click this link to find out how to get a name removed from a Massachusetts Patch police report.

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