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Prisoner Assaulted Inside Essex County Jail in Newark

Newark

A prisoner suffered injuries after being assaulted inside a jail in Essex County on Sunday night. 

According to preliminary reports, at approximately 9:40 p.m, Essex County Jail Correctional Police Officers notified EMS to their medical unit to transport an injured male to the hospital. 

Reports say the victim was attacked and seriously assaulted by another inmate while inside the jail. 

The victim's injuries were reported as serious, but non-life-threatening officials said. 

The motive for the attack is under an active investigation by Essex County officials.

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