Police arrest suspect accused of stabbing woman at metro Atlanta restaurant

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A suspect has been arrested and faces charges after being accused of stabbing a woman at a popular metro Atlanta area restaurant.

Dekalb County Police say a woman was stabbed while eating lunch at First Watch on Blackmon Drive in Decatur.

She was stabbed once in the back by a complete stranger, police say.

The woman was rushed to a hospital after the incident. The current extent of her injuries are unknown.

Dekalb County Police say they’ve arrested a 22-year-old suspect. The suspect, whose identity was not released, faces aggravated assault charges.