Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A 15-year-old youth has been arrested following an assault with a weapon in Blacks Harbour, N.B.
On November 17, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the St. George RCMP detachment responded to a report of an assault with a weapon outside of a hockey rink in Blacks Harbour. Two youths who were attending a high school hockey game had reportedly gotten into an altercation, and one of the youths stuck the other in the head with a hockey stick a number of times. The youth then fled the scene before police arrived.
The victim was transported to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Later the same evening, a 15-year-old youth was arrested at a residence in St. George. The youth was later released, and is scheduled to appear in Saint John Provincial Youth Court at a later date.
Anyone who witnessed the altercation, or who has information that could help further the investigation, is asked to contact the St. George RCMP at 506-755-1130. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.