19 year old male arrested after assaulting a police officer and escaping the city lockup, Saturday night

December 7th - 2024

Shortly after 10:00 p.m. Officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) responded to

an assault call in the west end of St John’s. As a result of the investigation, a 19 year old male was arrested and charged with breaching their court order.

The male was transported to the St John’s City Lock Up. The officer arrived at the Lock Up, and while escorting the arrested male inside, the male assaulted the officer and was able to flee

from the immediate area. Minutes later, the male was once again arrested a short distance away, and now they face further charges of assaulting a police officer and escaping lawful custody.

They are held to appear in court in the morning.