Group Stabbed Man 14 Times Outside Hempstead Restaurant

A man was stabbed and beaten by a group of men outside a Hempstead restaurant early Sunday morning, according to Nassau County Police.

The victim, an unidentified 38-year-old, had just left El Mariachi with another man at 3:21 a.m., cops said. Once they reached a nearby parking lot, the two were surrounded by a group of men, police said.

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The group stabbed the victim 14 times and beat him repeatedly with belts, cops said. He was able to break free from the beating and eventually collapsed nearby on N. Franklin Avenue, police said.

The victim’s friend was able to escape the group unharmed, police said.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated for superficial stab wounds. He suffered no internal injuries.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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