A man is facing charges after an elderly woman was attacked with bear spray in the west end of St. John’s yesterday.
The incident happened around lunchtime, resulting in the arrest of a 38-year-old man. He has been charged with assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. In addition, the RNC charged him with breach of a release order and breach of probation.
The man was held in custody for court today.