Man stabbed in Bridgeton attack, woman blown up, house fire: police

Bridgeton police responded to a 27-year-old man who arrived at Inspira Hospital on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 5, the department said in a news release. Officers learned the man was an assault victim who suffered “non-life-threatening” stab wounds.

According to investigators, the stabbing occurred at a home in the 100 block of Oak Street. Firefighters responded after officers saw heavy smoke inside the home and firefighters extinguished the fire.

A 34-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation and was flown to Temple University Hospital. Three of their children – eight, seven and two years old – were in the house but were not injured in the fire.

The man and woman were released from hospitals. As of Tuesday, October 8, there have been no arrests.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033 or submit an anonymous tip online to BPD.Tips.

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