There is now a co-accused in connection with a serious assault in Quesnel earlier this year.

19-year old Colten Wyatt Roy is now also charged with Aggravated Assault, along with 19-year old Kelly Gerk.

The crown has added a charge of Assault with a Weapon.

Roy is also facing one count each of Assault and Breach of Undertaking.

They are due back in court on June 18th.

RCMP received a report of an injured man in the 500 block of Callanan Street in Downtown Quesnel at around 4 am back on April 12th.

Police say his injuries were severe and that he was rushed to local hospital before being transferred to a larger facility.

No other details have been released.