Florida Man Stabbed Daughter With Sword: Police

Officials said a St. Cloud man is charged with attempted murder for stabbing his daughter with a sword.

A Florida man has been charged with stabbing his daughter with a sword.

Police in St. Cloud, about 30 miles south of Orlando, were called to respond to a physical altercation at a home around 10 p.m. Friday.

Juan Lovine, 44, allegedly stabbed his daughter, who officials said is in her early 20s, with a sword. The weapon went through her first forearm and into her chest cavity.

She was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.

Lovine was also hospitalized with an eye injury. He has been charged with attempted felony murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.

Jail records show Lovine is being held without bond in Osceola County. It is unknown whether he has an attorney.

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