A woman was injured after a stabbing on Elm Street in Syracuse.

It happened around 8:30 Thursday evening. Police say a 46-year-old woman was stabbed twice in the back. She is expected to recover.

Officers arrested 53-year-old Roderick Williams as he allegedly tried to run from the scene. Williams was charged with assault, criminal contempt and weapons possession. He is being held at the Onondaga County Justice Center.