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Updated at 8:19 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008

Couple injured in Kauai stabbing

Advertiser Staff

HANALEI – A 32-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, both of Hanalei, were in serious condition at Wilcox Hospital last night after reportedly being stabbed by a homeless man in Hanalei, Kaua'i police said.

Their current condition is not known.

The incident occurred at Ching Young Village at around 8:57 p.m. Friday.

The suspect, Aerial Star, age 23, is in police custody, police said.

He was arrested on scene last night on suspicion of one count of second-degree attempted murder and one count of second-degree assault.

According to witnesses, the stabbing took place after a fistfight ensued between the victims and Star in the courtyard area of Ching Young Village.

The victims were taken to Wilcox Hospital for emergency surgery and care, police said.

Police are continuing their investigation.