New Bedford Police: Drunk Man Stabs Co-Worker in His Home

NEW BEDFORD - A New Bedford man is arrested after police say he drunkenly stabbed a co-worker in his home.

Police responded to 106 Potomska Street shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police found a 22-year-old male victim suffering from a stab wound to the left side. The man was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police arrested the resident of the apartment, 24-year-old Bacilio Matias, who was highly intoxicated. Matias is charged with armed assault to murder.

Police say an argument between the two men led to the stabbing.