A woman eating lunch at a restaurant has a knife stabbed into her back by a stranger. Police

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A woman eating lunch at a restaurant has a knife stabbed into her back by a stranger. Police

A woman was attacked while eating lunch at a Decatur, Georgia, restaurant, authorities said.

Incident Details

On Tuesday at approximately 12:40 p.m., the woman was sitting at the First Watch on Blackmon Drive when a stranger, identified as 22-year-old Walter Scrutchings, allegedly stabbed her in the back.

Victim Response and Injuries

The woman managed to walk to a nearby business to call for help. She was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were reported as non-life-threatening.

Arrest

Scrutchings was taken into custody by DeKalb County Police and booked into the DeKalb County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault. No court date has been announced.

Community Reaction

Decatur residents expressed shock, noting the area is generally considered safe and pedestrian-friendly. Police have not released further details regarding the motive for the attack.

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