(Corner Brook, NL), March 12, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy after another boy sustained serious injuries at a home in Corner Brook.

Patrol officers responded to Western Memorial Regional Hospital at 10:45 p.m. on Monday (March 11) after receiving a report that a boy had sustained serious injuries during an event at a residence in Corner Brook. The responding officers determined that a 15-year-old boy involved in the event remained at the residence where the disturbance occurred.

A short time later, the 15-year-old boy was arrested by patrol officers, and will be held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and failure to comply with court orders.

The RNC investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information to assist is asked to contact the RNC at 709-637-4100. To provide information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2024-14775

James Cadigan #775
Media Relations and Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709- 729-8658