Violent — New Bedford, MA — reported 2026-07-12

SUMMARY

A disturbance at the Buttonwood Park Festival in New Bedford resulted in three people being stabbed.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: New Bedford, MA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-12
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 3 (injured)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred during a disturbance at the Buttonwood Park Festival in New Bedford on Saturday night.
  • Police responded to the festival near Rockdale Avenue around 8:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance.
  • A large fight had broken out during the event, resulting in three people being stabbed.
  • The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment.
  • The investigation remains active and ongoing.