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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; A man was allegedly stabbed in the eye when he tried to fight off a man that allegedly robbed him.</p><p>Police said officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Scott Street at 3:41 a.m. Saturday for a report of a man stabbed in the eye.</p><p>The victim told police he was walking to Moore&#8217;s Cafe to purchase beer, and that he did not realize how late it was and that the establishment was closed.</p><p>The victim said a man exited a silver Nissan or Hyundai and asked him for a cigarette. When the victim reached into his pocket for the cigarette, police said the suspect then demanded money.</p><p>The victim alleged the suspect took $8 from his pocket, as well as his Samsung cell phone. The victim then tried to fight with the suspect, and he was stabbed in the left eye, according to police.</p><p>Police said the victim did not see any weapons when the struggle first ensued. The police report did not indicate the severity of the victim&#8217;s injuries, or provide a description of the suspect.</p><style>
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Police: Man who tried to fight off robber was stabbed in the eye