A man is in stable condition and another man has been charged after an incident in Corner Brook

    Thursday, 26 October 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A 39-year-old Corner Brook man has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Police say the victim is in stable condition.

    A 54-year-old man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after an incident in Corner Brook yesterday afternoon. RNC Cst James Cadigan says they were called around 1:30 PM after the man showed up at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. He says they determined the injuries were the result of an assault with a weapon. Operational Patrol Services, Police Dog Services, CID, and Forensic Identification Services, responded and continue to investigate. Cadigan says a 39-year-old Corner Brook man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Police say the victim is in stable condition.

     

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