Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station, officials said. The Fire Department of New York reported one person suffered serious injuries, two had moderate injuries, and the rest sustained minor wounds.

The attack occurred around 7:00 p.m. EST. The New York Police Department apprehended the suspect after a manhunt. Law enforcement described the stabbing as a random act of violence, with the suspect allegedly emotionally disturbed.

The injured were taken to Bellevue Hospital. The incident comes as the city is heightening security measures ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit on Monday to watch the New York Knicks in the NBA finals.

Penn Station sits beneath Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks will play the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3. City officials announced a no-bag policy and canceled a watch party outside the arena due to Trump's presence. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is also expected to attend.

Source: www.bbc.com