San Diego

Person Assaulted, Stabbed Near Encinitas Whole Foods

One person was transported to the hospital for a stab wound in Encinitas Friday night, the San Diego Sheriff's Department confirmed (SDSO).

The incident occurred around 8:04 p.m. on the 600 block of South Coast Highway near Whole Foods. 

SDSO officials said the victim suffered a stab wound to the leg and was taken to a local hospital.

A suspect was taken into custody.

No other information was immediately available.

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