Female seriously injured, one male arrested following assault in St John's on Friday morning

February 7th, 2025

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Patrol officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) responded to a wellness check at a residence in the centre city of St. John’s, shortly before 10:50 a.m. on Friday morning. Upon arrival, officers located a female with significant, but non-life threatening injuries.

Officers determined that the female had been assaulted by a male who was known to her. Police say, the male had left the scene prior to police arrival, but was arrested shortly

thereafter by officers.

The 28-year-old male was charged with assault and conveyed to the lockup.