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id: 6ee6627009
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 19:21 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 17:33 EST
status: developing
outlets: 2
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# Police investigate hatchet strike on man in Providence

Providence police are investigating an incident in which a man was allegedly struck with a hatchet. Reports give different dates for the incident.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Providence Police Department](/providence/wiki/providence-police-department.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/police-investigate-providence-stabbing-hatchet/), 2026-11-05 19:21 EST: Police: Man hit with hatchet in Providence
- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/man-armed-with-hatchet-arrested-by-providence-police-intoxicated-charged-with-disorderly-conduct-incident-resolved-november-8-2026), 2026-11-08 17:33 EST: Man armed with hatchet arrested by Providence police

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.