MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING STABBING IN ST. JOHN’S

(Nov 4th)

A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a stabbing on Churchill Avenue in St. John’s on Tuesday morning (November 3rd).

At approximately 10:30 a.m., officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) responded to a report of an assault on Churchill Avenue, where they located a 46-year-old man suffering from injuries consistent with a stab wound.

The victim was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

According to police, the suspect, who was known to the victim, had fled the area before officers arrived.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., police located and arrested 44-year-old Daniel Holland nearby.

Holland has been charged with 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 contact police at 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by calling 911.