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The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s has confirmed that the 18-year-old victim in an Easter Sunday stabbing incident in Asbury Park remains in stable condition at an area hospital.

Spokesman Charles Webster said Asbury Park police responded near 9:50 p.m. Sunday to the area of Monroe and Prospect avenues but no victim was located at the time.

After launching an on scene investigation, the local police learned the unidentified male had arrived at the local hospital for treatment of injuries related a stabbing.   

Webster said the victim underwent emergency medical treatment and is in stable condition.

A joint investigation is being conducted by the local police force and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and no arrest has been made.  

Anyone with information is being asked to contact  Det Brian Weisbrot at (800) 533-7443 or Detective Joseph Leon of the APPD at 732-774-1300.

For those wanting to remain anonymous can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; text ‘MONMOUTH’ plus the tip to 274637; or, email via monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.  Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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