Police say doctor stabbed several times in the face by a patient: ‘These things happen all of the time’

PHILADELPHIA, PA – According to Philadelphia Police, a yet-to-be-identified suspect was arrested for allegedly stabbing a doctor several times in the head and face while the suspect was being treated at the hospital. 

While the victim is said to be in stable condition, officials have yet to offer any details on what may have motivated the attack. 

The incident reportedly occurred at a Pennsylvania Hospital on Spruce Street during the afternoon of February 23rd.

While shared details on the incident are scant, reportedly a patient was being treated by a female doctor and suddenly began stabbing the doctor with an unspecified weapon/instrument.