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Male Stabbed in the Face in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police reported nonfatal injuries in a stabbing incident in Newark's South Ward Wednesday night. 

According to authorities, officers responded to reports of an assault in progress in the 90's block of Lyons Avenue shortly before 9:30 p.m. 

Officers arrived ad found the victim suffering a stab injury to his face at that location. 

Police say the victim was transported to Univesity Hospital for treatment while police officials requested a crime scene unit to the scene for the investigation. 

The motive for the attack has not been determined and no arrests have been. 

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