Police release details of ‘disturbing, violent’ attack

Two Good Samaritans helped in the arrest of a stabbing suspect in Kelowna.

On Wednesday, June 14, a Kelowna RCMP officer was patrolling the area of 2271 Harvey Avenue near the Orchard Park Centre when he was flagged down and advised someone had been stabbed at the bus station.

The officer attended and arrested a man who was being physically detained by two bystanders.

“The bystanders had witnessed the attack and quickly jumped into action, disarming the male and pulling him away from the victim,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera explained.

The officer provided emergency first aid to the victim until ambulance personnel arrived to transport her to hospital where she underwent emergency surgery.

“The female has several injuries but is expected to make a full recovery,” the officer said.

Police say the victim and suspect knew each other, adding this was an isolated incident with no continued danger to public safety.

The suspect was taken into custody and faces several charges including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.

“This was a disturbing and violent attack on an individual going about her daily activity,” media relations officer Della-Paolera said.

‘The swift actions of the two witnesses and the first aid provided by the attending police officers, were influencing factors in the outcome of this incident.”