Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested at Indianapolis hospital

Mark Sanchz, former NFL player, has been arrested, following a harrowing incident in Indianapolis involving "two adult males, resulting in one man receiving lacerations and the other sustaining injuries consistent with stab wounds."

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) announced on Saturday, October 4, that the 38-year-old athlete was arrested at a local hospital and charged with battery resulting in injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication.

According to the IMPD, Sanchz remains hospitalised and has not yet been taken to jail.

"All involved parties have been identified, and no further individuals are being sought by detectives," the IMPD said in its statement.

The department further noted, “The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision. An arrest is merely an accusation, and Sanchez should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law."

Sanchez was reportedly in Indianapolis for a planned broadcast appearance with FOX Sports and was scheduled to call the Colts-Las Vegas Raiders game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, October 5.

The IMPD added that the investigation remains ongoing and that the “case will be presented to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision.”