The Eighth Squad of the Nassau County Police Department reported details of an assault that occurred at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6 in Farmingdale.

According to detectives, defendant Victor Cruz, 35, of Farmingdale entered Taco Grill, located at 505 Conklin St. and stabbed a male victim, 32, in the back with a knife. At that time, two men attempted to help the victim, but became involved in the struggle were also injured, police stated. The second male victim, 36, was stabbed on the right hand and the third male victim, 26, was stabbed on the right forearm, police state. The defendant fled the scene but was arrested at his residence approximately one hour later that morning. According to police, the three men are acquaintances from the Farmingdale area.

The three victims were transported to Nassau University Medical Center. Cruz was charged with three counts of Assault 2nd Degree and one count of Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 4th Degree and was arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead.