The Butte Police Department is investigating a stabbing and an assault with bear spray that occurred on Sunday morning.
A 44-year-old man reported being sprayed with bear spray and stabbed in an altercation on the 1000 block of South Arizona Street at 10:31 a.m.
The victim reported the incident at a store at 901 E. Front Street and was transported to St. James Healthcare for his injuries.
The suspect is described as a tall white male with long gray hair, wearing a green camouflage jacket or shirt and black jeans, estimated to be 40 to 50 years old.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Butte Police Department at (406) 497-1120.
Author's summary: Butte police investigate stabbing and bear spray assault.