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Former NFL star Mark Sanchez has been arrested in hospital following an alleged stabbing incident during a dispute with a food supply driver. The sports activities legend was rushed to the hospital after the altercation, which left him battling for his life. Sanchez is now in a steady condition, but it has emerged that he has been detained in hospital on suspicion of battery with injury, illegal entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.

Leaked police audio obtained by GWN reveals how officers grappled with the perplexing scenario. In the recording, officers could be heard confirming a stabbing incident and requesting extra medical and police assist. The confrontation reportedly came about close to Loughmiller’s Pub and Eatery in Indianapolis, according to the Daily Mail.

An officer could be heard instructing others to “treat it as a crime scene, we don’t want anybody in or out for now” and another officer requests for the bar to be “locked down.”

Authorities have also confirmed that someome was taken into custody, and that the affected person is “critical right now.” This particular person is believed to be Mark Sanchez.

Following his arrest, police acknowledged that the NFL icon stays in hospital and has not yet been booked.

The former Jets quarterback was in Indianapolis to commentate on Sunday’s NFL match between the Colts and Raiders for Fox.

A police report states that the alleged sufferer, a food supply driver, claimed he was told by the Fox Sports commentator to transfer his vehicle as he could not park where he was.

The retired NFL star is accused of allegedly threatening, following and assaulting the person who tried, unsuccessfully, to pepper spray him. The supply driver alleges that he defended himself with a knife at this level.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Chris Bailey of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department praised his group: “Proud of our IMPD officers and detectives who stayed focused on our mission and not the noise.

“Their professionalism represents the best of our division. IMPD will continue to be a regular, dependable presence in our metropolis because our neighborhood deserves nothing less.”

Fox Sports PR released a statement on Saturday, which read: “Mark Sanchez was injured in Indianapolis on Saturday and is presently recovering in the hospital in steady condition.

“We are deeply grateful to the medical team for their exceptional care and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, and we ask that everyone please respect his and his family’s privacy during this time.”