2 stabbed on escalator at downtown Berkeley BART station

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Two people were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a stabbing early Tuesday morning at the Downtown Berkeley BART station.

A 27-year-old man and 36-year-old woman were attacked while riding up the escalator leading to Shattuck Ave. around 12:50 a.m., according to BART spokesman Jim Allison. The male victim was taken to Alta Bates Medical Center and the woman was transported to Highland Hospital.

The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and had not been located as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.

"He is described as a black male, 20-25, slim build, medium complexion, wearing a gray hoodie, gray pants with a black stripe down the leg and dark shoes," Allison said.

BART police are asking anyone with information related to the attack to contact them at 510-464-7000.