Man Fends Off Alleged Attack With Snow Shovel In Newark: Report

Newark, NJ – Another assault involving a snow shovel has been reported in Newark.

Newark police said that a 31-year-old man used a shovel to defend himself when Gary Austin, 34, allegedly stabbed him during a domestic dispute at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, NBC Philadelphia reported.

The victim – who was knocking on the door at the time - allegedly grabbed a shovel and was able to fend off Austin, who ran into the home and hid, according to NBC Philadelphia.

The nature of the relationship between the two was unclear, and police are still attempting to determine if alcohol was a factor in the incident, police stated.

Sunday’s incident was Newark’s second alleged assault involving a snow shovel in two weeks.

In January, a Newark man was shot in the face and buttocks after an argument allegedly involving a stolen snow shovel.

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