ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police said they responded to a hold up alarm and follow up reports of a store employee being attacked on Lyell Avenue Wednesday.

Police responded to Nick’s Meat Market on Lyell Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

According to police, preliminary investigations revealed there was an altercation involving “edged weapons,” and that the employee who was attacked is suffering non-life threatening wounds.

Police said the suspect is suffering serious injuries and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital for surgery.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 911. This story will be updated as we learn more.