Man arrested in Wilmington stabbing

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police have made an arrest in a Monday evening stabbing.

Police arrested Hunter Allen Blankenship, 27. He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

Police responded to the 200 block of 51st Street around 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

When they arrived, police found a 35-year-old man injured. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police say the victim is recovering and that this was an isolated incident.
Blankenship is being held under $45,000 bond.
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