Bay Roberts RCMP investigates stabbing

Thirty-six-year-old Kelvin Coombs is charged with aggravated assault following a disturbance in Bay Roberts that occurred on March 27.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Bay Roberts RCMP received the report of a stabbing that occurred on a residential property in Bay Roberts. A man was transported to Carbonear General Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained.

RCMP immediately responded and attended the home. The suspect, Coombs, who initially refused to exit the residence for police, eventually exited the home and was arrested without further incident. He was held in police custody overnight.

RCMP NL’s East District General Investigation Section was engaged and obtained a warrant to search the property. Last evening, a search was conducted with items seized in support of the charges laid.

Coombs attends court today and is charged with aggravated assault and breach of probation. The victim is recovering from injuries sustained.

The investigation is continuing.