Former Fall River mayor in serious condition after stabbing

A former Fall River mayor has been stabbed.

According to police, at approximately 5:00 p.m., multiple calls were received reporting that a male had been stabbed near the 100 block of Hartwell Street.

Fall River Police and Fall River EMS immediately responded and discovered that the victim was former City of Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan.

Police stated that Flanagan sustained significant injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he is currently listed in serious but stable condition.

This incident remains under active investigation and multiple leads are being worked.

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