BERGENFIELD, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police in New Jersey have increased patrols at synagogues after they say someone attacked a rabbi.

It happened about 2 p.m. along Sussex Road in Bergenfield.

Police say a driver stopped in front of the rabbi, got out of his car, and assaulted him.

A bystander reportedly intervened during the assault.

Officers arrested the attacker a short time later.

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