A violent stabbing that occurred in Jersey City overnight left a pregnant woman seriously injured.
The incident happened at a residence in the 200 block of Manhattan Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. where police were called to the residence for a domestic dispute in progress according to reports.
Arriving units found the pregnant victim suffering a stab injury at that location.
The woman was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center where the extent of her injuries were not immediately released.
Police reportedly used pepper spray to subdue a possible suspect who was at the scene and refusing to comply with officers reports said.
The suspect, who is believed to be the brother of the victim, was eventually taken into custody by police.
Police are investigating a motive for the stabbing.