Man Stabs Receptionist at East Hartford Intercommunity Center: Cops

A 23-year-old man is facing charges after stabbing a receptionist at the Intercommunity Center on Main Street in East Hartford, according to police.

Police said Eddie Valentin, of East Hartford, walked into the facility at 281 Main Street on Thursday afternoon and stabbed the receptionist in the arm. It's not clear what prompted the attack.

Valentin left the facility and was taken into custody a short time later near the entrance to Route 2 westbound, according to police.

The receptionist was taken to Hartford Hospital for treatment.

Valentin is being held on a $10,000 bond and is due in court Friday in Manchester.

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