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Arrest Made In Assault Of Elderly Newark Man Arrest Made In Assault Of Elderly Newark Man
Arrest Made In Assault Of Elderly Newark Man Police nabbed a skateboarder who they say assaulted an elderly man on Friday, Feb. 11 in Newark. The victim was walking on Ferry Street near Merchant Street when he was knocked unconscious by Tyjihad Ellison, 21, around 10 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The man was taken to University Hospital where he reportedly was in stable condition. Ellison, who reportedly suffers from mental illness, was charged with aggravated assault, police said.

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by Nicole Acosta
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UPDATE: Skateboarder Arrested After Knocking Elderly Victim Unconscious In Newark UPDATE: Skateboarder Arrested After Knocking Elderly Victim Unconscious In Newark
Update: Skateboarder Arrested After Knocking Elderly Victim Unconscious In Newark UPDATE: The alleged suspect has been arrested. ***Original story below*** Police are seeking the identity of a skateboarder who they say assaulted an elderly man on Friday, Feb. 11 in Newark. The victim was walking when he was knocked unconscious by a suspect riding a skateboard on Ferry Street near Merchant Street around 10 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. He was taken to University Hospital where he reportedly is in stable condition. Police say the suspect was wearing a black jacket, red hoodie, beige pants, and red sneakers. The alleged suspect.Newark Dep…

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by Nicole Acosta