By: Yuritza Arroyo
Newark authorities request the public’s help with identifying a suspect who assaulted a victim and cut his hand with an object on January 1, 2023.
According to Newark Police, officers responded to the incident, which occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Lafayette Street.
Police say the victim was injured after confronting the suspect, who was attempting to harm another individual in the area.
While defending himself, the victim suffered a laceration to his right hand from an object the suspect used during the fight.
According to officials, the suspect, a Hispanic male, is described as 5’ 8” inches tall and in his 40s with a thin build.
He was wearing a white T-shirt and a dark hat.
The suspect fled on a black bicycle with a basket.