Cabbie declines to file report after alleged assault, man arrested

Cabbie declines to file report after alleged assault, man arrested

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers detained a 25-year-old man in the east end of St. John's Saturday night for allegedly assaulting a taxi driver.

Police responded to the scene shortly before 11:30 p.m.

RNC said the cab driver declined to file a police report, however, the man was detained as a result of being in breach of several court orders.

The accused was arrested and held for a court appearance on Sunday.