Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m., as a result of an ongoing investigation, police located and arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the stabbing incident.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the accused appeared in court charged with aggravated assault. He was held in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Thursday, March 21, 2024, for a bail hearing.

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The Saint John Police are investigating following a report of stabbing near the intersection of Union and Waterloo Street.

It is reported that:

On Monday, March 18, 2024, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of Union Street and Waterloo Street.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 43-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries. He was transported to the Regional Hospital for treatment and has been released.

The Major Crime Unit and Forensic Services were called to investigate. Detectives believe that this is an isolated incident.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area of Union Street and Waterloo Street that has dash-cam or video surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.

Members of the Saint John Police Force are committed to the highest standard of excellence in investigations and continue to follow leads in relation to this matter.