(St. John’s, NL) October 17, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a youth for an assault at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) in St. John’s.

RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an assault at MUN yesterday (Oct. 16) at approximately 2 p.m. The female victim was not physically injured during the altercation with a male suspect. The male responsible, who was not known to the woman, fled the area prior to police arrival.

Today around 2:30 p.m., officers of the Criminal Investigation Division arrested a 15-year-old male and charged him with assault with a weapon and assault by choking.

He has been held to appear in court.

The RNC encourages anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by contacting 911.

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File # 2026-68547

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca