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Man Stabbed in Early Saturday Robbery Downtown

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in a robbery Downtown early on Saturday morning.

At 12:13 a.m., a 911 caller reported a man had been stabbed near 3rd Avenue and University Street. Arriving officers began first aid on the man, who had multiple stab wounds and cuts. Seattle Fire Department medics responded and assumed care of the 30-year-old victim, eventually transporting him to Harborview Medical Center.

After speaking with witnesses and reviewing evidence at the scene, police learned two suspects had robbed the man of his backpack and then fled on foot.

Detectives will continue to investigate. Anyone with information about this incident should call the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.