Victim Left In Pool Of Blood After Holiday Attack In Newark: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Police are searching for an assault suspect who allegedly attacked and robbed a man on Independence Day in Newark, leaving his victim lying on the ground in a pool of blood, authorities announced Monday.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, the assault took place on July 4.

Authorities released the following details about the incident:

“At approximately 12:55 a.m., police responded to the 200-block of Elm Street on a call of an aggravated assault. Police located a man lying on the ground in a pool of blood. The suspect had shoved the victim to the ground before stomping on his face repeatedly, until he was rendered unconscious. At that point, the suspect rummaged through the victim’s pockets, stealing his cell phone and wallet. Bystanders chased the suspect, but he fled through the backyards of the 200-block of Lafayette Street towards Adams Street.”

Detectives said the suspect is Hispanic with a light skin complexion. He is between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds, and has tattoos on both arms. He was wearing a blue shirt featuring a Nike logo in the center of the chest, blue jean shorts, a white cap, and black and white Nike sneakers (see photo below).

The suspect is known to frequent Independence Park, located at the intersection of Market Street and Ferguson Street, police said.

Authorities said anyone with information can call 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.

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