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Male Stabbbed in Newark's Central Ward

Newark

Police in Newark are investigating a stabbing incident in the city's Central ward Saturday morning. 

Newark authorities said at approximately 3:30 a.m, officers were called to the area of 579 16th Avenue near South 11th Street to investigate reports of an injured person. 

Upon arrival, police found a male victim suffering stab injuries at that location. 

Police say the unidentified victim was transported to University Hospital and treatment and is expected to recover. 

Newark Police have not released a motive for the attack at this time. 

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