Police say they have arrested a person who is accused of slashing in New Rochelle.

Authorities responded to a restaurant on the 300 block of North Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Monday. 

Police arriving at the scene found an employee of the restaurant with a serious cut across the neck. The victim was taken to the hospital and is now listed in stable condition.

Police say the suspect took off in a taxi, but they were able to locate and arrest him shortly after. The suspect is charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.