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Corner Brook RNC arrest suspect after another man hospitalized with life threatening injuries

RNC Cst. James Cadigan is smiling in this picture. He is standing in front of a flag. Cadigan is smiling and wearing his uniform
A man is in custody after another man went to hospital following an altercation between the two of them. Photo courtesy of the RNC Facebook page.
Tonya Organ - CKVB - • Corner Brook | 27-10-2023
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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 p.m. after the man showed up injured at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. He says they determined the injuries were the result on assault with a weapon. 

“Operational Patrol Services, Police Dog Services, CID, and Forensic Identification Services, responded and continue to investigate,” he says.

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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