Second degree murder charge laid in the stabbing death of David Collins

St John’s police responded to report of a stabbing in the area of Alderberry Lane area near Mundy Pond at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday September 7th.

Police found 36 year old David Collins suffering from serious injuries. Collins was rushed to hospital where he dies later that day.

Police said Craig Pope, 31, has been charged with second degree murder in the death of David Collins.