Crime & Safety

Man Accused In Tewksbury Stabbing, Police Say

A man was taken into custody in connection with a stabbing that left a person injured, according to police.

TEWKSBURY, MA — A man was arrested on charges connected to a stabbing in Tewksbury, police said.

Police were called to Andover Street on a report of a stabbing Saturday at 9:10 p.m. The suspect had fled the area.

An investigation found that Matthew Lima, 20, of Lowell, and another person were arguing, which led to an altercation. Lima is accused of stabbing the person twice before fleeing in a dark-colored truck.

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The injured person was treated at the scene of the crime.

About an hour later, Lowell police said they had found Lima. He was taken into custody.

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Lima was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery and threatening to commit a crime.

He was arraigned and scheduled to appear in Lowell District Court on Monday.

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