13-year old boy stabbed Wednesday night in New Bedford

According to New Bedford police, a 13-year-old boy was stabbed Wednesday around 9pm on Cottage Street in New Bedford. Police report he was walking with other teenagers when the boy was assaulted and stabbed in the back.

The boy was in stable condition when he was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for “non-life threatening” injuries.

Police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information should contact the police.