Stabbing Victim Finds Help From New Officers

BOSTON, MA — Some new Boston Police officers helped stabilize a stabbing victim whose condition appeared "grave."

Police said that officers working traffic detail at TD Garden early Saturday evening saw a man suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim, a 36-year-old male, was bleeding from the leg. The young officers, who graduated from the police academy less than two weeks ago, applied a tourniquet and contacted EMS.

The victim was transported to a hospital and is now in stabled condition, police said.

Police are investigating the incident, which occurred in the area of Portland Street. Call 617-343-4248 with information.

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