Man and woman attacked in unrelated stabbings in Southside Berkeley
Both victims were rushed to the hospital but were in stable condition Monday, police said. Authorities have made arrests in both cases.
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Both victims were rushed to the hospital but were in stable condition Monday, police said. Authorities have made arrests in both cases.
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Berkeley police reported on several crimes this week. They appear below. Send tips to Berkeleyside with your public safety questions.
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Berkeley police reported on several crimes this week. They appear below. Send tips to Berkeleyside with your public safety questions.
There was also a drive-by shooting reported on King Street, near 62nd Street, in South Berkeley last week. No one was hurt in either incident.
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Authorities said the stabbing was the culmination of a domestic violence attack and sexual assault that began in Berkeley.
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