Man hospitalized after stabbing in downtown Fresno, police said

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – Police are investigating the motive behind the stabbing in downtown Fresno.

It happened around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the corner of Belmont and Orchard.

According to police, witnesses told officers that the suspect may have stolen the victim’s property and then stabbed him.

The victim suffered several injuries to his upper body.

He was taken to hospital and is expected to recover.

Police have not yet released a description of the suspect.

The Belmont and Orchard area was cordoned off while police searched for evidence.