Harris County crime: 10-year-old stabs man who was allegedly assaulting mother

HOUSTON - Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at Richcrest Apartments located at the 500 block of Richcrest Drive.

According to preliminary information, a man was stabbed in the leg during the incident after he was allegedly physically assaulting the child's mother.

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In an act of intervention, the 10-year-old child took matters into their own hands and stabbed the man in an effort to protect their mother from harm, officials say.

The wounded male was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is said to be in fair condition.

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HCSO has since cleared the scene, but the follow-up investigation is ongoing. There are no further details at this time.