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2 people taken to hospital after man allegedly demands money, stabs them in Downtown Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH — Two people were taken to an area hospital after a man demanding money allegedly stabbed them in Pittsburgh’s Downtown.

Public safety officials say police were called to the intersection of Bigelow Square and Chatham Street just before 8 p.m. for reports of a stabbing.

Two adults, a man and a woman, told police that a man approached them demanding money, and when they refused, he stabbed them.

The man had wounds on his chin and leg, and the woman had a superficial wound on her arm. They were taken to an area hospital in stable condition.

A suspect was arrested at the scene. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition with wounds on his leg.

Officials say charges are expected soon.

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