Police arrest second assault suspect
CBC News
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 6:16 PM NT
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2012 8:21 PM NT
Police have arrested a second person in connection with a serious assault in Conception Bay South last month.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary had issued a warrant for 24-year-old Robert King. He was arrested today in C.B.S.
A 21-year-old man received serious but non-life-threatening injuries when he was attacked near Peachy Town Road on Sept. 14.
A 16-year-old boy was also arrested in connection with the incident. He was charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
King remains in custody pending a court appearance.
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