Police have released more information on an incident Friday that sent a 17-year-old girl to hospital with stab wounds.
The teen was assaulted in the area of the Tim Hortons on Portugal Cove Road around 7 p.m. Friday evening.
RNC Constable James Cadigan says the girl’s injuries were serious.
Responding officers found a young girl on the scene and required medical support. She’s in hospital in stable condition.
The 17-year old suspect was arrested on Kenmount Road a short time later and he was charged with aggravated assault.
The attack is not believed to be random and the two teens knew each other.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information or video footage in the area of Portugal Cove Road and Higgins Line from last Friday evening are asked to contact RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
