A 37-year-old man is under arrest after, Haverhill Police said Saturday morning, he allegedly randomly stabbed two people downtown.
Police were dispatched Saturday, just before 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports of two adult men suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. One was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Following an investigation with community assistance, police Capt. Meaghan Paré said in a release, officers located and arrested Brian Scrooc without incident.
“At this time, authorities believe the attack was random, and unprovoked. There is no ongoing threat to the public, but there will be increased patrols to ensure downtown residents and visitors’ safety,” the release said.
Stavros Dimakis, owner of Mark’s Deli, 2 Railroad Square, Haverhill, went on social media shortly after the attack to say it was “one of our very best customers” who was among the victims. Dimakis thanked Haverhill Police, Fire and Pridestar Trinity EMS for their “quick response.” He also thanked two friends for helping him tend to the customer.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Timothy Campbell at 978-373-1212, ext. 1570.