Two Juveniles Arrested in Newark Attempted Robbery and Assault

New Castle County Division of Police detectives have arrested two juveniles following an investigation into an attempted robbery that also involved an assault on a victim in Newark, Delaware.

The incident was first reported on Friday, May 22, 2026, at around 6:27 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the Iron Hill Apartments, situated in the unit block of Brookedge Court, in the 19702 zip code area of Newark.

Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim had been assaulted during what appeared to be an attempted robbery. Given the nature of the circumstances involved, detectives took over the investigation, which ultimately led to the identification and arrest of two juvenile suspects.