Police were investigating a stabbing late Thursday night in downtown Santa Barbara that sent a man to the hospital.

The incident occurred at a bar on the 500 block of State Street, according to Anthony Wagner, a police spokesman.

The victm was transported by AMR ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, but his name and details on his condition were not available.

Two suspects reportedly were seen fleeing from the scene down Haley Street.

There were multiple witnesses to the stabbing, Wagner said, and they were being interviewed by police.

As of 11:30 p.m., police had not identified a suspect, Wagner said, but the investigation was continuing.

State Street was shut down in the area while police investigated.

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