News release

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responds to stabbing, man arrested and charged

September 2, 2025 - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Fifty-four-year-old Anthony Absalom was arrested by Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP after the report of a stabbing at a home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday, police received the report of a stabbing and attended the hospital where the victim was located. Her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening in nature.

Absalom, who was known to the victim and identified as the accused, attended the detachment to meet police and was arrested without incident.

Absalom is charged under the Criminal Code with aggravated assault and uttering threats.

He appeared in court over the weekend and was remanded into custody. Absalom will appear in court again Tuesday, September 2 for a bail hearing.

The investigation is continuing.

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