Crime & Safety

Man Stabbed Multiple Times Near Riverside Traffic Circle: Police

He was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, police say.

Police were on the scene for hours investigating what they said was a stabbing by the Riverside traffic circle Tuesday.
Police were on the scene for hours investigating what they said was a stabbing by the Riverside traffic circle Tuesday. (Patch contributor)

RIVERSIDE, NY — A man was stabbed multiple times in Riverside Tuesday afternoon, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place at 3:26 p.m. in the area of Peconic Avenue, near the Riverside traffic circle.

Aid was rendered to the man, who was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center for further treatment, police said. The traffic circle on Peconic Avenue in Riverside is currently closed due to the ongoing investigation, police said Tuesday night.

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Additional information will be released as it becomes available, police said.

Southampton Town police detectives are continuing the investigation and request anyone with
information about the case to call 631-702-2230 or 631-728-3400.

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