Police investigating youth assault, other crimes in Kelowna

Kelowna RCMP are investigating an assault on a youth, as well as other crimes, in the community.

Police said there were several reports of social disorder and youth committing criminal offences, including assault and mischief, in the 3000-block of Lakeshore Road on the evening of Friday, Sept. 27.

Officers responded to these reports, the most notable of which was an allegedly violent attack on a female youth. The incident was caught on camera and was circulating online, with the RCMP noting the investigation was ongoing as of time of publication.

To assist with the investigating into the assault and other offences, police asked that any witnesses, parties to the offence, the primary aggressors, or anyone else with information on the incidents contact the Kelowna detachment at 250-762-3300.

The Mounties added there was reason to believe there were other offences committed over the weekend that were not reported to police, but were instead recorded and posted online.

“Police want to remind individuals that obtaining video evidence or forwarding it and posting it to the internet, when it is for the intended purpose of humiliation or degradation of someone else, is unacceptable. Any video capturing evidence of a criminal offence should be reported immediately to the police and not circulated publicly,” Sgt. Laura Pollock of the Kelowna/Central Okanagan RCMP, stated.

“All acts of violence towards youth should be reported to police. Together as a community, we must double down our efforts to stop this criminality and deter violence against youth”

Victims or anyone impacted by witnessing violent incidents can access support by contacting RCMP Victim Services at 250-470-6242, or through the Pathways Central Okanagan Community Services Directory.