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Two caretakers injured in knife attack at Providence cemetery
Two men were taken to Rhode Island Hospital after a suspect slashed them in the face at Grace Church Cemetery on Broad Street. Providence police said two suspects fled on foot, and detectives are investigating.
Two caretakers were injured in a knife attack at Grace Church Cemetery on Broad Street in Providence shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, police said.
Police said two suspects approached the men and asked about an unidentified person. After one caretaker told them the other man did not speak English, one suspect slashed both men in the face, according to police.
The injured men, ages 55 and 41, were taken to Rhode Island Hospital. The two suspects ran away on foot. Detectives are investigating; police have not announced any arrests or provided descriptions of the suspects.