A man wielding a machete chased Orthodox Jewish teenage boys at their yeshiva – institute of traditional Jewish studies – on Thursday evening in Lakewood, New Jersey, The Lakewood Scoop reported.

The students were reportedly standing outside the yeshiva building when the chase began.

Police are investigating the incident and interviewing witnesses. The building was evacuated, however, amid suspicion that the assailant may still be inside, according to the Thursday evening report.

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