PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are investigating after a teenager claimed he was attacked in Providence Friday.

Anthony Vega, a spokesperson for the Providence Police Department, told 12 News officers were called to the intersection of Smith Street and Chalkstone Avenue to investigate a reported stabbing.

The victim, who Vega identified as a 17-year-old boy, suffered "defensive lacerations to both hands after being attacked by unknown suspects, possibly armed with a machete."

The boy's injuries are not considered life-threatening and it's unclear if anyone is in custody at this time.

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