A Manhattan woman is accused of stabbing her husband while he slept in their Midtown home.

Police say the 64-year-old victim was sleeping at 11:15 p.m. Sunday in his 5th Avenue home, when he was stabbed in the sternum and lower back.

Police arrested the man's wife Monday afternoon.

She is charged with assault and attempted murder.

Police have not released the names of the victim, or his wife.