Cudahy police investigating Sunday evening stabbing incident

CUDAHY -- Cudahy police are investigating after a stabbing incident in the 5900 block of S. Packard Ave. on Sunday evening, December 23rd.

Police say a man was taken into custody for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend in the arm. 

Police say the man went to the residence to reconcile with his girlfriend after an argument, and reportedly said he wanted to kill himself and began cutting his arms.

Police say the man's girlfriend tried to get the knife away from the man, and was stabbed in the forearm.

Both individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police say both were intoxicated.