St. John’s provincial court. Photo by THE TELEGRAM/File photoArticle content“Hello, Your Honour,” was all Aidan Hawco said in provincial court Tuesday morning, July 15, as his case was called before a judge.Hawco, who appeared in the courtroom by video from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, is charged with aggravated assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats, laid by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary after a teenage girl showed up at the Janeway with serious injuries one night last April.Provincial court Judge Paul Noble heard that Crown and defence lawyers have been in discussions over the charges, and they are likely to come to a resolution on them.The defence requested a postponement to finish that process.“Work is proceeding behind the scenes,” the judge told Hawco, 19. “We’re going to come back Aug. 15th and see where we are.”THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentRNC officers charged Hawco April 22 after responding to a call from the Janeway hospital about a 17-year-old girl who had arrived for treatment of severe but not-life-threatening injuries, including puncture wounds.Police arrested Hawco in Conception Bay South and he’s been in custody ever since.He also has charges before the court of assault with a weapon, assault and mischief by damaging property.Article contentArticle contentArticle content
Resolution discussions underway in St. John’s over serious assault case involving teenage girl
