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Dad Stabbed When He Intervenes In Fight Involving Son

MANTUA, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a southern New Jersey dad was stabbed in the stomach when he tried to intervene in a fight between his son and three other teenage boys.

Gloucester County prosecutors say 40-year-old John Trotter, of Mantua, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. But his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

It wasn't clear what sparked the fight, which occurred early Friday afternoon at a home on the 100 block of Bridgeton Pike. Authorities say the three boys involved in the fight with Trotter's son — two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old — fled the scene on foot after the stabbing, but were all captured a short time later.

The three juveniles are charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses. Authorities believe the 16-year-old boy stabbed Trotter.

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