Man Charged After Downtown St. John’s Assault Leaves 1 Injured
Police say a man was injured in a reported assault on Water Street. Zackary Burden, 34, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers have charged a man with assault causing bodily harm following a reported altercation on Water Street in downtown St. John’s early on Nov. 6. Police said another man was injured but did not require hospitalization.
Patrol officers responded to the assault report shortly before 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of Water Street and Beck’s Cove, according to the RNC. Police said the male suspect was not known to the injured man and had left the area in a vehicle.
Vehicle located at west-end home
Officers located the suspect vehicle at a home in the west end around 1 a.m., police said. The residence was contained and the Tactics and Rescue Unit was called to assist because the occupants inside were not co-operating, according to the RNC.
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Police said Zackary Burden, 34, was taken into custody without incident shortly before 5 a.m. He was charged with assault causing bodily harm and held for court.
Reporting suspicious activity
The RNC encourages anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police at 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by calling 911. The police file number is 2026-72827.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary