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Detectives Search for Man who Allegedly Beat Victim with Chair in Newark

Newark

Police in Newark seeks the public’s help in locating **Mr. Jose Ferreira, 56, of Newark,** who is wanted for an aggravated assault that occurred on Saturday, October 6th.

According to police, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the victim reported that he was in the 200 block of Mount Prospect Avenue talking to a friend when another male hit him with a chair causing severe bodily injury to the victim’s left eye area.

Doctors at University Hospital treated the victim for the injury then released him according to police.

Police officials say detectives investigating the incident identified Ferreira as the suspect obtained a warrant for his arrest issued.

Ferreira is 5’7” tall, weighs 300 lbs. and has black hair and eyes according to police.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jose Ferreira to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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