Man stabbed by 8-year-old opposes charges
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Des Moines police say they will continue
to investigate a stabbing despite the victim's preference no
charges be filed.
According to police reports, 21-year-old Noble Griffin was in
his apartment with relatives early Monday when he was allegedly
stabbed by an 8-year-old girl.
Griffin reportedly told police the stabbing occurred when a
guest became angry when he smoked one of her cigarettes. When the
argument escalated, the woman told her daughter to get a knife. The
child complied, allegedly stabbing Griffin several times in the
back. Police described the wounds as severe.
Police say Griffin at first declined hospital treatment, but
later went to Broadlawns Medical Center because of pain and
possible infection.
Police say they have possession of a knife and the shirt Griffin
was wearing during the attack. No charges have been filed.
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