(KNZA)--A Horton man convicted on a charge of aggravated battery in connection with a stabbing in Holton last November has been sentenced to more than 1 ½ years in prison.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News that 23-year-old Austin Whitebird was handed a 20-month prison sentence Friday in Jackson County District Court.

Following his release from prison, Miller says Whitebird will serve 12-months of post release supervision.

Authorities say Whitebird stabbed 26-year-old Travis Hawkins multiple times at a Holton residence on November 23rd.

Hawkins was initially taken to the Holton Community Hospital for treatment of what were described as life-threatening injuries at the time and later transferred to a Topeka hospital.

Whitebird was arrested the following day by Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies after he was located in a vehicle south of Holton.