Someone cut a University of Maryland student late Wednesday afternoon near the College Park campus, police said.
The male student was in the 8700 block of Baltimore Avenue at about 5 p.m. when an unknown person cut him, police said.
The victim was treated for the injury, which police said was not life-threatening.
The attacker's motive and description are not known.
Prince George's County Police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call contact 301-352-1200. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call 866-411-8477, text "PGPD" plus their message to CRIMES (274637), or submit a tip online.