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Non-Life Threatening Injuries Reported for Man Assaulted in Newark's Ironbound Section

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Police in newark took two suspects in custody and charged them with assault after a physical confrontation erupted outside bar in Newark's Ironbound section on Sunday.

Officers responded to reports of a physical altercation that occurred in the 40's block of Prospect Street at approximately 7:30 p.m.

First arriving units arrived at the scene requested EMS after locating a male victim suffering non-life threatening injuries after reportedly being jumped by two suspects.

Police are looking into what prompted the attack that lasted just a few minutes where witnesses believe the incident began after a woman was touched inappropriately by one of the men.

The incident remains under investigation by the Newark Police Department.

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