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Man arrested for stabbing at Dorchester park

A Boston man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a person and stealing their passport and other items Saturday evening in a Dorchester park, State Police said.

Bernardino Baran-Garcia, 26, faces charges including assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and armed robbery, State Police said in a press release. The victim, whose injuries were not life-threatening, was stabbed in a park near 695 Columbia Road at about 5:30 p.m.

Baran-Garcia allegedly met the victim, whom he knew, in the back of the park, pulled out a knife, and began stabbing them, State Police said.

Along with a passport, he also allegedly stole an identification card and an undisclosed amount of cash.

The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, State Police said. Baran-Garcia was arrested in the area of 8 Allstate Road and is scheduled to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.


Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com.