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44-Year-Old Violently Stabs Neighbor In Suffolk County: Police

A man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing and seriously injuring his neighbor during an altercation on Long Island.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. 

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. 

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The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a 59-year-old man walking toward his West Babylon home on Justice Street reportedly became involved in a fight with a neighbor, according to Suffolk County Police. 

During the altercation, authorities say Edward Preston, age 44, stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Preston, who lives on Justice Street, was charged with second-degree assault. 

He was held overnight at the Third Precinct and is set to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives at 631-854-8152.

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