Watch CBS News

2 Women Hurt in Saturday-Morning Stabbing Attacks on SF Waterfront

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- San Francisco police detained a suspect who, they believe, stabbed two women in separate, Saturday-morning attacks along the Embarcadero.

Police said the first attack occurred shortly before 7 a.m. at Pier 19 when a man stabbed a woman, then fled the scene riding a bicycle.

SATURDAY'S TOP STORIES

SFPD Arrest Suspect in 2 Stabbings Along the Embarcadero Feb. 15, 2020
SFPD arrest suspect in 2 stabbings along the Embarcadero Feb. 15, 2020. (CBS)

A few minutes later, a man attacked another woman near Pier 39 with what officers describe as "a tool." Both victims were taken to a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

A male suspect was soon located and detained and police believe he is the person responsible for both attacks.

© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.