Man Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Near Rail Trail

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BERKELEY – Police reported that a man was stabbed while trying to break up a fight involving his son and four other male juveniles.

  The incident happened on July 16 in the area of Wheaton Avenue and Central Boulevard.

  The juveniles had fled the scene prior to police arriving. They all knew each other. 

  The adult male, whose identity is not being revealed, was stabbed multiple times as he was trying to break up the fight. He was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River for non-life-threatening injuries.

  This case is still under investigation and charges are pending. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael O’Connor at 732-341-1132 x2153. Or Oconnor@btpdnj.org.

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