A Shelton man was stabbed in the neck with a plastic knife and hospitalized, police say.

Jeffrey Kershner, 53, of Shelton, was arrested in connection to the incident and faces several charges including assault.

Shelton police and EMS responded to Chamberlain Drive Sunday on a report of a stabbing.

The 50-year-old victim told police that he was with a friend when a man entered the home and stabbed him in the neck with some type of plastic knife.

The victim was transported to the hospital with two neck lacerations

The victim told police he did not know the suspect, but his friend knew the suspect and identified him.

Police say Kershner later turned himself in at police headquarters.

He was held on a $100,000 bond and is expected to be arraigned today.