Man stabbed outside restaurant on U.S. 13

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (12/28/2014) A 36-year-old man was stabbed early today after an argument in a restaurant parking lot on U.S. 13 west of New Castle, state police said.

The incident happened about 2:35 a.m. at the  1 in Town African Restaurant, 240 S. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13).

Police determined the man was stabbed “in an upper extremity” when another patron pulled out a knife after leaving the restaurant with some others who had argued with the victim.

1 in Town African Restaurant, 240 S. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) (Photo: Google maps"
1 in Town African Restaurant, 240 S. DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) (Photo: Google maps”

The victim was in stable condition after being taken to a hospital by private vehicle, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cpl. A. Lloyd at 302-834-2630, ext. 213.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.