Crime & Safety

2 People Stabbed In Downtown Lakewood, 1 Arrested: Police

The stabbings allegedly happened as a result of a fight, according to a report.

Lakewood police have arrested at least one person, the report said.
Lakewood police have arrested at least one person, the report said. (Karen Wall/Patch)

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Two people were stabbed during an aggravated assault that happened in downtown Lakewood on Sunday evening, police said.

One person has been arrested, Lakewood Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said.

The investigation was "still unfolding," he said.

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The Lakewood Scoop reported the stabbings happened during a fight.

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