Sheyla Torres

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Oct 28, 2026, 5:39 AM

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Updated

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A man was slashed by a machete and hit with a bottle by five men in University Heights.  

Police say the attack happened on Oct.15  in front of 2272 University Ave. at around 11:45 p.m.  

Investigators say a group of five men got into an argument with a 35-year-old man. The dispute turned violent when one of the men took out a machete and slashed the 35-year-old man in the back of his left hand.

Another man then struck the 35-year-old in the nose with a bottle.  

The 35-year-old man was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital for his injuries.  

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).