(St. John’s, NL), January 13, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) make an arrest following an assault in St. John’s.

On January 12, 2023, at about 4:10 p.m. the RNC OPS responded to the report of an assault in progress in the area of Topsail Road, St. John’s.

Multiple witnesses had contacted the RNC to report that an individual was being assaulted in the area of Topsail Road and Forbes Street, St. John’s. Members of RNC OPS responded and located the individuals involved. No injuries were reported and both individuals were known to one another.

As a result the investigation a 30-year-old man has been charged with assault and breaching a court order; he was held to appear in court.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist, or any video footage in the area of Topsail Road, near Forbes Street, around the time of the incident 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 # 2023-2000

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