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Police: Man arrested for striking, stabbing Kan. teen

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 42-year-old man has been arrested after police say he pushed a 17-year-old boy off of his skateboard and stabbed him in the chest in downtown Wichita.

According to Wichita police spokesman Sgt. Bob Gulliver, the incident happened Saturday afternoon. Police say the victim was followed and pushed by the suspect, who authorities say is homeless. Authorities say the suspect struck the boy with the skateboard and then stabbed him with a small knife.

The victim was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and robbery.

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