A 22-year-old St. John’s man was arrested today in connection with a stabbing near Mile One Centre in October.
The accused, arrested by Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers at his St. John’s home, is expected to appear in provincial court this afternoon to face charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
At 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, the RNC responded to a reported stabbing near Mile One on New Gower Street in downtown St. John's.
A 38-year-old male employee of a nearby night club had an altercation with an unknown male after an incident at the club. During the altercation, the unknown male stabbed the club employee. The employee was conveyed to hospital where he was treated for injuries.
The investigation is continuing.