Man arrested following early morning assault in downtown St. John’s
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a man following an altercation in the downtown area of St. John’s early this morning.
Officers responded to a report of an assault on Water Street around 12:30 a.m. A male was injured and the male suspect, who was not known to the victim, fled the area prior to police arrival in a vehicle.
Police located the suspect vehicle at a west end home and the Tactics and Rescue Unit was called in to assist with the arrest. 34-year-old Zackary Burden was taken into custody around 5:00 a.m. without incident. He was charged with assault causing bodily harm.
He was held to appear in court.
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