A police vehicle is parked outside Smith Haven Mall in...

A police vehicle is parked outside Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove following a reported stabbing Saturday evening. Credit: Evan Rolla

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove a few minutes before 8 p.m. on Saturday, according to Suffolk County police.

The boy had “attempted to intervene in a dispute between a small group of people on the sidewalk outside of the food court,” police said in a statement.

The victim was taken to a hospital and was being treated for his injuries, which police said were not life threatening.

A second teenager received minor injuries in the fight and was also taken to a hospital.

Suffolk County detectives were investigating.

Census data reveals population growth ... Most checked-out library books ... 2024 Holiday Show Credit: Newsday

LIers celebrate Christmas, first night of Hanukkah ... Elmont house fire ... Boy recovering from crash ... 2024 Holiday Show

Census data reveals population growth ... Most checked-out library books ... 2024 Holiday Show Credit: Newsday

LIers celebrate Christmas, first night of Hanukkah ... Elmont house fire ... Boy recovering from crash ... 2024 Holiday Show