(St. John’s, NL) November 4, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man following a stabbing in St. John’s.

Operational Patrol Services responded to an assault on Churchill Avenue yesterday (Nov. 3) around 10:30 a.m. where they found a 46-year-old man with injuries consistent with a stab wound. He was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The male suspect who was known to the victim had fled the area prior to police arrival.

Forty-four-year-old Daniel Holland was arrested nearby around 11 a.m. on charges of aggravated assault, uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and assault. He was held for 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 # 2026-72260

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