Police are investigating a bizarre stabbing that occurred Monday afternoon in downtown Buffalo.

"The victim told police he was standing in front of the M&T Bank building at 345 Main St. talking with his cousin at about 4:10 p.m. when an unknown attacker started hitting him," reports the Buffalo News.

The victim suffered a 3-inch puncture wound to the back, according to the Buffalo News.

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