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Police Investigate Assault of Man Caught on Tape in Elizabeth

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Police in Elizabeth are investigating an apparent assault of a man that was caught on video camera in the city.

The video surfaced Monday afternoon and showed an elderly man being attacked by an alleged assailant sometime after 4 p.m.

According to a passerby who captured the attack before intervening, he witnessed a male suspect assault the elderly victim then allegedly rob him for his wallet in the area of Marshall and 3rd Street.

https://youtu.be/r7LqVuudxQ0

As seen in the video, a male is seen nearby recording the attack.

The victim did not suffer serious injuries, the witness added.

The suspects fled in unknown direction.

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