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Posted on: April 17, 2018

Assault Investigation


April 17, 2018 – On Friday April 13, 2018 at approximately 6:00 p.m. the Newark Police responded to the unit block of North Chapel Street for a report of an assault. Officers arrived on scene and located a 23-year-old male suffering from a leg fracture. The victim was transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment by Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company.

 

Investigating officers learned from witnesses that the victim was involved in an altercation at a party. The victim was then assaulted by several people at the party, leading to the leg injury. Officers further learned that during the assault, derogatory statements in reference to sexual orientation were made.

 

The Newark Police are actively investigating this assault and the elements of it which may lead to a charge of a hate crime in addition to the assault.

 

This investigation is ongoing and additional details will be released as they become available.

 

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact Officer A. Maiura at AMaiura@newark.de.us or 302-366-7100 ext. 3495.

 

You can send an anonymous text message tip by texting 302NPD and your message to TIP411. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐TIP‐3333 or via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com where a reward may be available.

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