MIDTOWN (WABC) -- Police have arrested a woman in connection with a stabbing inside the Macy's in Herald Square on Thursday afternoon, according to the NYPD.

Kerri Aherne, 43, of Massachusetts, was charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.

A 38-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times inside of the Macy's just before 3 p.m. in the back and arm, police said.

She was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

A Macy's spokesperson released a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened about the incident that took place today as the safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority. We kindly defer any further questions to the local authorities."

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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