(St. John’s, NL), January 3, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) are investigating an assault in downtown St. John’s.

On January 1, 2023, at about 2:25 a.m. the RNC responded to a request for assistance in the area of George Street, St. John’s following a report of an assault with a weapon.

Members of RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded and located two individuals who had sustained injuries following an assault with a weapon, which occurred on George Street. A 27-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were taken to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The RNC deployed resources from its Criminal Investigation Division (CID), including MCU, and Forensic Investigation Services (FIS). The investigation is ongoing and the RNC MCU are requesting assistance from the public.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist, or any video footage in the area of George Street during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on January 1, 2023 please contact the RNC. You can contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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File # 2023-29

Cst. Jason Walsh #883
Media Relations and Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658