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Two Arrested Large Fight on South Orange Avenue in Newark's West Ward

Newark

Police in Newark's West Ward requested assistance at the scene of a fight that involved several individuals near a bar late Sunday night. 

According to police, it happened around 10:10 p.m. at South Orange Avenue and South 12th Street.

Police were called to the scene on reports of a large crowd fighting at that location. When officers arrived, they found individuals engaged in physical altercations.

Two suspects were taken into custody, with one of the suspects suffering non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police dispersed the crown and began their investigation into what caused the confrontation.

No officers were injured in the fight.

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