Kelowna man arrested after parking lot assault

Kelowna RCMP are asking for witnesses to an assault last Friday to come forward to assist with their investigation.

Officers responded Friday, March 6 at 5:12 p.m., to an assault in the parking lot of 1835 Dilworth Dr. in Kelowna after a suspect allegedly struck a security guard.

The victim, a 39-year-old man, suffered minor injuries as a result of this alleged assault, Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said in a press release.

The 36-year-old Kelowna man was arrested on scene. His name is not being released at this time. This investigation is still on-going and Kelowna RCMP are searching for further witnesses.

If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.

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