Man stabbed during beach brawl

A man was stabbed Saturday afternoon near Lifeguard Tower 14 during a fight on the seafront.

According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to the area north of the pier around 2:21 p.m.

“It was reported that one of the individuals involved in the fight was stabbed,” SMPD said in a statement. “Our drone was first on scene and confirmed an active fight. Additional officers arrived a short time later and responded. Officers located one victim suffering from a non-life threatening stab wound. Another victim may have suffered a broken ankle during the altercation. Both victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment.”

Five male suspects were arrested. Three were charged with assault with a deadly weapon, one with battery and the last with sexual battery.

SMPD said the incident remains under investigation and no additional details are available.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Watch Commander at 310-458-8427 or Non-Emergency Response at 310-458-8491.

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