A violent stabbing that occurred in Paterson overnight is under investigation by authorities.
Police responded to reports of an injured person in the 200 block of Grand Street before 2 a.m. where officers arriving at the scene found a male victim suffering multiple stab wounds to the abdomen and back according to reports.
EMS rushed the man to St. Joseph's Hospital where he said to be in serious but stable condition.
The motive behind the stabbing has not been released at this time.
There were no arrests immediately reported.