POLICE INVESTIGATING KNIFE ASSAULT

From Maplewood Police today:

The Maplewood Police Department is currently investigating a reported aggravated assault with a knife that occurred on 1/25/17 and was reported to MWPD at approximately 10 PM.

The incident took place in the area of Coolidge Rd and Irvington Ave at approximately 7:45 PM.

The incident was initially reported to Newark PD who determined the incident occurred in Maplewood.

 The investigation indicates that the victim, a twenty three year old male from Newark,was involved in what appears to be a mutual fight with another male he knows and had

a previous dispute with. 

During the course of this altercation, the actor took a knife out

of his pocket and slashed at the victim. The victim received minor injuries which he received medical attention for at Newark PD. 

The victim was not transported to the hospital. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact the Maplewood Police Department Youth Aid Bureau.