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Injuries Reported After Large Fight Breaks Out in Newark North Ward Bar

Newark

Units from across the city were requested to assist in breaking up a large fight that erupted near a bar in Newark's North Ward Saturday morning.

According to police, the massive fight broke out in the vicinity of Marbella's Lounge located at 610 Broadway just before 3 a.m.

First police units arrived at the scene radioed in to headquarter after observing multiple individuals engaged in a physical confrontation.

Police officers were able to gain control of the fight but not before one person required medical assistance after being assaulted and knocked to the ground by several males.

One other person suffered minor injuries during the altercation according to police.

Police are trying to determine if the fight was due to activities at the bar.

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