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Young Girl and Woman Stabbed Inside Philadelphia Home

The double stabbing occurred inside the first floor living room of a home along the 1800 block of North 20th Street at 7:34 p.m., police said. 

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UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the double stabbing. New details here.

A young girl and a woman are both fighting for their lives after they were stabbed inside a Philadelphia home Monday night. 

The double stabbing occurred inside the first floor living room of a home along the 1800 block of North 20th Street at 7:34 p.m., police said. 

Law enforcement officials said that responding officers found a 5-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman after they had both been stabbed multiple times.

Both victims were taken to hospitals where they received treatment for their inquires and, police said, they are both listed in critical condition. 

A weapon has not been recovered and an arrest has not been made. Police have not yet released a description of any suspects or details on what led to the stabbings. 

This story is developing. Check back for updates. 

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