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Police Arrest Teen After Assault at Memorial University Campus

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 7:56 PM UTC · How we work

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Police arrested a 15-year-old male after he attacked a woman at Memorial University’s St. John’s campus.
The assault happened around 2 p.m. NT on Friday; the victim was unharmed.
Police said the attacker was unknown to the victim.
Campus Enforcement and Patrol released video showing the teen fleeing before officers arrived.
He was charged with assault with a weapon and choking and remains in custody awaiting court.

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Police arrested a 15-year-old male after he attacked a woman at Memorial University’s St. John’s campus.
The assault happened around 2 p.m. NT on Friday; the victim was unharmed.
Police said the attacker was unknown to the victim.
Campus Enforcement and Patrol released video showing the teen fleeing before officers arrived.
He was charged with assault with a weapon and choking and remains in custody awaiting court.