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id: e3aa365cc2
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:47 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 19:21 EST
status: developing
outlets: 2
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# Man injured in alleged hatchet attack in Providence

Providence police said a man was injured in a reported hatchet attack Thursday afternoon. An investigation is underway.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

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

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/man-injured-after-alleged-hatchet-attack-in-providence-police-wrist-non-life-threatening-investigation-november-5-2026), 2026-11-05 15:47 EST: Man injured after alleged hatchet attack in Providence
- [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

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