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Violent Assault Robbery Under Investigation in Jersey City

Jersey City

Police are investigating a robbery report that occurred over the weekend in Jersey City.

According to police, officials responded to the area of Liberty Avenue Saturday around 4:40 a.m. for a report of a robbery.

Upon arrival, police found the 30-year-old victim disoriented, with a swollen eye and mouth, and a bloodied elbow. The victim was reportedly walking in Journal Square Saturday morning when four men jumped out of a parked car and attacked him.

The victim - whose wallet and cell phone were stolen - refused further medical attention, according to police.

The alleged attackers fled in a vehicle.

The robbery is under investigation.

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