Six young people have now been charged in connection to recent back-to-back violent attacks in Mount Pearl. (CBC)
Six young people have now been charged in connection to back-to-back violent attacks late last week in Mount Pearl.
RNC Const. James Cadigan confirmed Wednesday morning that four arrests were made on Tuesday, adding to the two arrests made on Monday evening.
The accused range in age from 13 to 16 years old — five males and one female.
They are facing a range of charges, including aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
The arrests follow two attacks on Roosevelt Avenue in Mount Pearl on Friday evening.
In the first case, a man was swarmed and beaten by a gang of youths shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday after he pulled into the parking lot at Morris Academy to pick up his child.
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A second attack occurred a short distance away near St. David’s Park. Again, a man in a vehicle was swarmed and beaten by a group.
Both victims received what the RNC have described as serious injuries, and have been released from hospital.
Cadigan said the victims were not known to the alleged attackers, and he’s not saying whether more arrests are likely. He’s also not commenting on the weapons involved.
The RNC is continuing its plea for information, including any relevant footage that may be circulating on social media.
The attacks have been met with widespread outrage in Mount Pearl, and the city council is planning a public forum so residents can share their concerns about public safety.
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