Kensington stabbing – ‘Six relatives are knifed their sleep’ at their Philadelphia home as cops arrest ‘bloody’ suspect
AT least six relatives have been knifed in their sleep at their home in Philadelphia, according to reports.
Cops arrested a "bloody" suspect following the incident that happened in Kensington just after 4am local time on Friday.
Cops told that the victims, between the ages of 26-46, were stabbed in their sleep. They have not been named.
A "bloody" relative, 29, was arrested after being found three blocks away from the property, according to Fox29 reporter Steve Keeley.
Five of the victims were taken to the hospital and are stable.
But, one woman, 46, is in a critical condition having suffered injuries to her head and neck. reports.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told Action News: "It's a very violent scene."
Cops found blood on the floor, doors, and walls, while one bedroom door was "knocked off its hinges", Small revealed.
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The stabbings happened in three bedrooms on the second floor of the property.
It was initially reported that a child was feared to be among the victims, but cops corrected themselves, according to .
The suspect has not yet been named as police investigations continue.
The motive for the stabbings remains unknown.
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