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Police are investigating an apparent stabbing in Reading.

It happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Franklin Street.

The victim was reportedly stabbed at least once in the back. He was rushed to the trauma center at Reading Hospital.

Police have not yet made an arrest.

Anyone with information about the stabbing can call Crime Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913.

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