Authorities in Paterson are looking into the motive behind a violent assault that occurred at a location in Paterson Tuesday morning.
According to preliminary reports, police found the severely injured and bleeding victim in the vicinity of East 33rd Street and 17th Avenue at approximately 3:17 a.m.
Police believe that an unidentified suspect began to attack the victim then used an object to began to stab the individual.
The victim was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment and expected to survive.
The incident remains under investigation.