4 women drugged and assaulted, says RNC
Police say victims knew their attackers
CBC News
Posted: Oct 26, 2012 3:44 PM NT
Last Updated: Oct 26, 2012 6:33 PM NT
Police revealed more information on Friday about recent sexual assaults linked to date-rape drugs being slipped into drinks in downtown St. John's.
The RNC says four people were drugged and attacked within ten days.
The assaults were all reported during a 48 hour period.
Police say the incidents started on George Street and that the victims knew their attackers.
Authorities are waiting for the results of toxicology reports and will release more details soon.
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