Police are searching for two people in connection to a violent stabbing in Williamsbridge.

They tell News 12 the incident happened last Friday in front of CFSC Check Cashing Place on White Plains Road.

News 12 is told a 59-year-old man got into an argument with a man he didn't know, and the altercation escalated into a fight.

Police say the suspect punched the victim in the face and stabbed him twice in the stomach.

He ran off with a woman he was with at the time.

The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.