A 56-year-old homeless man was in police custody Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of a 39-year-old man last month.

The 56-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder Tuesday night on Nuuanu Avenue, about a block from where the stabbing occurred on North Nimitz Highway on July 29.

The 39-year-old victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition with stab wounds to his chest and back.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Missing inmate nabbed in Puna

State deputy sheriffs on Hawaii island apprehended furlough inmate Donald Soares, who had been missing for nearly three weeks, Wednesday morning in Puna.

Soares failed to report to a Kona extended-furlough house for his scheduled check-in on the evening of July 30.

Inmates in the extended-furlough program live and work outside the facility but must check in at various times throughout the month.

Soares was serving time for burglary and theft. His next parole hearing was scheduled for November. He could be charged with escape.