21-year-old charged in stabbing

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A 21-year-old Hilo man faces multiple charges following a stabbing Sunday evening.

Police on Tuesday charged Cohlby R. Espaniola with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree robbery, second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia.

The victim, a 39-year-old man, was in stable condition Tuesday at Hilo Medical Center after being stabbed in the face, chest and arms at a house on Leilani Street.

Police ask anyone with information about the case to call Detective Kayne Keli‘i at 961-2378 or the police nonemergency number at 935-3311.