(St. John’s, NL), May 24, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has made arrests following a field party last weekend.

On Saturday (May 18), shortly before 2 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of an assault that had occurred at a gathering near the Torbay Bypass Road in Torbay. Responding officers located an injured teen being treated for injuries by paramedics. The teen was transported to hospital to obtain further medical support.

On Thursday (May 23), investigators with the RNC Criminal Investigation Division arrested two youth in connection with the assault. The charges are as follows:

15-year-old male

Assault causing bodily harm
Assault with a weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

16-year-old male

Assault causing bodily harm
Assault with a weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Breach of release order

The accused youth were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the charges.

The RNC is requesting anyone with information to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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RNC File # 2024-30185

 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658