The KURE BEACH Police Department has confirmed there was a stabbing in the early morning. As per the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department Daily Bulletin, “Russ, Gladwyn Taft (W /M/37) Arrest on chrg of Assault Wdw Inflicting Serious Injury (F), at 102 Hanby Av, Kure Beach, NC, on 2/17/2022 03:21.”

As more information becomes available we will update. We are told the victim is recovering at this time.