Mother and toddler stabbed in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A mother and her toddler were hospitalized Wednesday after being stabbed in Providence, and police have a suspect in custody.

Providence police responded to the area of Broad and Public streets shortly after 1:20 p.m. following reports of the stabbing. 

According to Providence Police Col. Oscar Perez, officers arrived to find a woman in her late 20s and the 2-year-old suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. Police have not released an update on their conditions.

Investigators were given a description of the person believed to be responsible and located a suspect in the area shortly after. That person has since been taken into custody.

Police are still working to determine what led to the stabbing. 

Perez said there is currently no indication that the suspect knew either of the victims.