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The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a stabbing in Arcata last night.

According to the report, a 28-year-old man was stabbed while riding his skateboard by two unknown suspects on Upper Bay Road. He was transported to a local hospital by a friend and is expected to survive his injuries.

The stabbing is under investigation.

Read the full release from HCSO spokesperson Samantha Karges below.

On Oct. 28, 2020, at about 11:50 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a local hospital for the report of a stabbing victim.

Deputies made contact with a 28-year-old male victim, who told deputies that he was stabbed by two unknown subjects while riding his skateboard on Upper Bay Road in Arcata. The victim was then reportedly transported to a local hospital by a friend. The victim is expected to survive his injuries.

This case is still under investigation and we have no further details to release at this time.