A man was arrested and charged in connection with the...

A man was arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing Monday night of an employee inside a Farmingdale Walmart, Suffolk police said. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

Suffolk police said a man was in custody after stabbing an employee Monday night at a Farmingdale Walmart.

The victim was treated for nonlife threatening injuries sustained in the attack, which took place about 6:30 p.m. at the Walmart located at 965 Broadhollow Rd, police said.

A man who police did not immediately identify was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. Police did not immediately release a possible motive.

First Squad detectives are investigating.

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