A Mastic Beach man was arrested after police said he stabbed a 51-year-old man during an argument in Shirley on Sunday afternoon.
Suffolk County Police said Anthony Thompson, 25, was arguing with the man on West Parkview Drive at about 2:50 p.m. on Sept. 6 when Thompson allegedly stabbed him.
The victim was taken by private vehicle to NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk in Patchogue with serious injuries, police said.
Thompson was charged with first-degree assault. Police said he would be held overnight at the Seventh Precinct and was scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 7 at First District Court in Central Islip.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 Tips app or at P3Tips.com.
The charge is an accusation. Thompson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
