Woman stabbed multiple times after turning down man’s advances: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is behind bars for allegedly stabbing a woman he tried to “holler at,” Memphis Police say.

Delvontay Malone, 29, is charged with Aggravated Assault.

His bond has been set at $35,000.

A little before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a stabbing at South Bellevue Boulevard and Harbert Avenue.

The victim told police she was approached by Malone because he wanted to “holler” at her. When she refused his advances, Malone allegedly attacked her, stabbing her in the leg multiple times.

Officers eventually found Malone at Lamar Avenue and Haywood Avenue. He was in possession of the knife used during the attack, police say.

The victim was taken to Regional One in non-critical condition.

Delvontay Malone is set to appear in court on Thursday morning.

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