LOS ANGELES – A man was stabbed multiple times in what bystanders say was a brutal attack in downtown Los Angeles near Skid Row Friday and the suspect is on the loose.

Los Angeles Police Department officers from LAPD’s Central Division were called to 235 South San Pedro St. and Second Avenue at 1:30 p.m. regarding reports of a stabbing.

When they arrived at the scene, witnesses told the officers a man approached the victim from behind and stabbed him repeatedly, according to an LAPD spokesman.

The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition, Fox 11 reported.

There was no suspect description, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Central Bureau Homicide Division detectives at (213)996-4144 . During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be direc

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