Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that took place in the parking lot of a Newark area Wawa, early Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in the parking lot of the Perch Creek Wawa, located at 2754 Pulaski Hwy., Newark. The 32 year old male victim was attempting to pull into one of the gas pumps when he was cut off by a dark colored SUV. While the victim’s vehicle was being fueled, two male suspects exited the SUV and confronted him, at which time a verbal altercation took place. The two males then began to physically assault the victim by striking him multiple times, before fleeing. The victim was later treated at an area hospital for serious injuries to his head and face.

The suspects were described as follows:

Suspect #1: Black male, light complexion, mid 20’s, 5’6” tall, stocky build, with long curly hair.

Suspect #2: Black male, dark complexion, 5’9” tall, thin build.

The SUV was reportedly occupied by multiple other female subjects who were not actively involved in the assault.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Whitehead at Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:053119 1015

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