Police investigate two stabbings in Chelsea – Boston News, Weather, Sports

CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) – Two people were taken to area hospitals Thursday after a pair of stabbings in Chelsea, police said.

Chelsea police said in a statement that the stabbing injuries were not life-threatening.

In an update around 11:45 a.m., police said the incidents were not linked to each other.

Police had not made any arrests as of noon and said they were searching for two suspects who fled both scenes before police arrived.

The first stabbing happened shortly after 8 a.m. on 6th Street. The second stabbing happened about 20 minutes later on 5th Street. Police said both incidents involved victims in their 20s.

Chelsea police said witnesses reported seeing the suspects in both stabbings wearing black or dark clothing.

Police said they planned to increase patrols in the area where the stabbing took place and urged residents to “remain vigilant”.

Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities by phone at (617) 466-4805 or through the police social media pages.

Detectives spent part of Thursday morning combing the area around the two stabbing sites looking for surveillance cameras that could have captured the attacks.

Police Capt. Thomas McLain said the stabbings do not appear to be random.

“There is no danger to the public,” he said.

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