Police dog-inflicted injury under investigation

A injury to a stolen vehicle suspect in Kelowna is being investigated by a police watchdog agency.

On Tuesday, May 16, at around 4 a.m., Kelowna RCMP, including a member of the police dog service, were following a stolen vehicle with four people inside.

When the vehicle stopped, officers activated their lights and sirens and informed them they were under arrest, but the individuals, including one man who was holding what was believed to be a weapon, fled on foot.

A police dog was deployed and made contact with the man, resulting in injuries. Medical attention was provided at the scene. Emergency Health Services were called and the man was transported to hospital for treatment.

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating police actions in the incident.

Kelowna RCMP are conducting a separate investigation into the stolen vehicle.

For more information about the IIO BC, visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.