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Decatur Man Stabbed, Arrested for Violating Order
24 Aug
Summary
- A 42-year-old man suffered a two-inch bicep laceration.
- The stabbing victim was arrested for violating an order of protection.
- The incident occurred Saturday morning in Decatur.
A stabbing occurred in Decatur on Saturday, August 23, 2026, around 11:40 a.m. Responding officers found a 42-year-old male victim with a two-inch laceration to his bicep. First responders applied a tourniquet to control the heavy bleeding before transporting him to the hospital.
The injury was deemed non-life-threatening. Following treatment and stitches, the victim was released but subsequently arrested for violating an order of protection. He declined to identify his assailant or provide details about the stabbing, which is believed to have happened near the 500 block of Church Street.
The Decatur Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. Authorities are seeking additional information and any available surveillance footage from the area. Tips can be submitted to the Decatur Police Department or Macon County Crime Stoppers.
