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Stabbing in Newark's Central Ward Under Investigation

Newark

Police officials in Newark are investigating a stabbing incident that left a person injured in the city's Central Ward during the overnight hours. 

According to a preliminary investigation, just before midnight, police responded to reports of a person stabbed in the 80's block of Winans Avenue. 

When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering a non-life threatening stab injury in their chest.

According to police, the victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. 

The motive for the attack is under investigation and there were no other injuries reported. 

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