One young man was taken to hospital with injuries after a reported assault at Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John’s over the lunch hour.
Police were first called to the school just before noon.
The school was put into Secure School mode and notification went out to parents.
RNC confirm that a 16-year-old boy was assaulted and suffered serious injuries that required medical attention.
The RNC has assembled a Major Case Management Team to investigate the incident.
They’re asking witnesses, or anyone with video footage, to contact them.
Specifically, they’re looking for footage from the areas of Paton Street, Elizabeth Avenue from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road, Anderson Avenue. Stabb Court, Keegan Court, Cowperthwaite Court, and Mitchell Court.
Earlier Story
The RNC have responded to Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John’s following a reported assault at the site.
Police confirm a young man suffered injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.
The English School District says the incident occurred around 12:30 during the lunch hour.
Emergency responders including ambulance, paramedics and police were called to the site.
Prince of Wales Collegiate is currently in secure school mode. Families are being made aware of the situation.
The story is unfolding and VOCM News will have more information as it becomes available.