A 34-year-old Lawrence man was taken to a Kansas City-area hospital early Sunday morning with wounds he suffered in a knife fight.

Lawrence police took a 28-year-old Lawrence man into custody in connection with the incident on charges of aggravated battery.

Police were dispatched to the scene at 4:22 a.m. in the 900 block of Ward Avenue. Police said the victim was stabbed multiple times.

Lawrence Police Sgt. Michael McLaren said early Monday morning the incident was still under investigation and that no further information was available.

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