Man Beaten, Woman Hit With Brick Outside Restaurant In Essex County: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police continue to search for a group of people who allegedly assaulted two victims at a local restaurant last month, authorities announced Monday.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, the incident took place around 10:30 on April 18 at the Vivo Tapas Kitchen & Lounge on Ferry Street.

Video surveillance captured images of several people who were involved in the assault, authorities said (see photos below).

According to police: “Suspect #1 grabbed a male victim, and Suspect #2 dragged him out of the restaurant and threw him to the ground.”

Newark police said several suspects then kicked the victim multiple times (see photo below).

Meanwhile, a female victim suffered a facial fracture when one of the suspects struck her with a brick as she was exiting the restaurant to check on the male victim, who suffered a broken nose in the attack, police said.

Both victims were taken to University Hospital after the assault, police said.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpd.org or through its smartphone app.

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