Man Charged After Assault Involving Knife

Thursday, 31 October 2019 12:17

A man has been arrested and charged with a range of offences relating to an incident involving a knife in St Helier last weekend.

22-year-old Sandro Gilberto Abreu Freitas is accused of grave and criminal assault, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

He's been remanded in custody.

Two other men arrested for affray remain on police bail.

Police aren't looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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