A staff member at Memorial University was assaulted in their office on the St. John’s campus on Friday afternoon. The university confirmed the incident occurred outside a student residence building. The employee is reported safe at home and is receiving support. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating the case. Memorial University’s Campus Enforcement team is also involved in the inquiry.
The assault took place during regular working hours. The university shared details on social media, emphasizing the employee’s safety. No further information about the suspect or the nature of the attack was released. The incident has prompted increased security measures on campus. The university has not commented on the possibility of a broader security review.
This is the second reported assault on campus this year. In March, a similar incident occurred in a different department. Both cases involved staff members and were handled by local police. Memorial University has not yet announced any changes to its security protocols. The RNC has not provided updates on the investigation. The case remains under active review.
