A McDonald’s manager stabbed a suspect after being attacked by a group of at least five people in a Des Moines restaurant, according to police.

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The manager asked the group to leave, but they refused.

After refusing to leave, the group punched and kicked the manager numerous times, police said.

Police said the manager produced a small knife and stabbed one of the assailants in the chest.

That person was taken to Harborview for treatment of injuries.

Police said the manager suffered minor injuries and is expected to recover.

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