JOURNAL SQUARE, N.J. (WCBS 880) -- New Jersey police are investigating a string of violent attacks on Chinese people that have occurred over the last few months, according to authorities.
The World Journal, a Chinese-language newspaper, reported that six people were attacked in separate Journal Square incidents beginning on February 10 when a 25-year-old international student was reportedly punched in the head.
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There have been at least four similar incidents, with the latest happening on Aug. 8 when a 29-year-old resident was struck from behind with a hammer, city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
Journal Square officials believe the incidents could have been committed by the same man, who may also be Asian.
An investigation is ongoing.
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