Vernon doctor charged with sexual assault

A Vernon doctor has been charged with sexual assault.

Dr. Peter Inkpen, 41, was arrested July 14, and is now facing two charges of sexual assault, according to a Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media release.

"Due to the accused’s profession, investigators believe there may be other individuals with information about these incidents," Vernon RCMP spokesperson Const. Chris Terleski said in the release.

A female victim reported to police she had been sexually assaulted by Inkpen, RCMP said. Following an investigation, two charges of sexual assault were laid against the doctor related to two separate victims.

Following Inkpen's arrest, he was released from custody and is due in court July 28.

"We are releasing the accused’s name to assist us in furthering the investigation and are encouraging anyone who may have information about these or other incidents to please contact police at 250-545-7171," Const. Terleski said.

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