(St. John’s, NL) November 18, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has upgraded charges against a youth involved in a serious assault earlier this month in St. John’s.

Just before 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an assault in the area of Curling Place where a woman had sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. A 17-year-old male, believed to be responsible for the assault, had fled the area prior to police arrival. He was located several hours later nearby and charged with aggravated assault, uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and breaches.

Following further investigation, the 17-year-old male accused who is known to the victim, is now charged with attempted murder. The accused is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court today in relation to the upgraded charge.

The identity of the accused is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

-30-

 File # 2024-76402 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca