Assault leaves man bleeding from head, unconscious

RCMP are trying to track down the people responsible for an attack in downtown Kelowna.

On Sunday, Jan. 29, at around 12:45 a.m., RCMP received a report that an assault had occurred outside a business in the 200 block of Bernard Avenue.

RCMP officers attended and located the male who had reportedly been attacked by several others and was lying on the ground unconscious and bleeding from the head.

“Witnesses claimed the suspects left the scene westbound down Bernard Avenue. Patrols by officers were unsuccessful in locating the suspects which are believed to be known by the victim,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera stated.

The victim was taken to hospital by BC Ambulance.

“This kind of attack on someone is completely unacceptable and the Kelowna RCMP will exhaust all investigational avenues in order to identify and arrest those responsible,” Della-Paolera, media relations officer, said.

The RCMP are looking to identify witnesses who have yet to speak with police, and canvassing for dash camera video surveillance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300 referencing file number 2023-5163 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).