A 13-year-old has been arrested and charged with assault and robbery following an attack on a 10-year-old child.

RNC were contacted last Friday afternoon following reports of a fight involving young people near a fast-food restaurant on Topsail Road in Paradise.

Police were later called to a home in Paradise where a 10-year-old boy confirmed that he was the victim of the assault. He suffered serious injuries as a result.

The suspect and the victim were not known to each other.

Major Crimes determined that the victim was approached inside the restaurant and after leaving with his friends, he was approached again at a nearby park.

A 13-year-old child was arrested at a home in Mount Pearl on Wednesday night and charged with assault causing bodily harm and robbery with violence.

He’s scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

In the meantime, police are hoping to speak with a female witness who they believe has information to help their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.