(ST. JOHN’S, NL), November 16, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit (MCU) arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a stabbing which occurred on George Street.
Shortly after 12:45 am on November 1, 2020, members of RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to the area of George Street in St. John’s, following reports of an assault on the street. A man who had sustained injuries had left the area in a taxi prior to police arrival. That man was located at a hospital, where he was treated for injuries consistent with a stabbing.
As a result of an investigation carried by the RNC MCU, a 23-year-old man from St. John’s was taken in to custody on Friday evening, November 13, 2020. The man has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Breach of Probation. He was held to appear in provincial court in St. John’s.
Investigators with the RNC MCU request that anyone with information which may assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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RNC File # 2020-58472
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
