Man allegedly assaults police officer

Police say one of their officers suffered minor injuries after trying to arrest a combative man.

The man had allegedly scaled the fence, with two others, at the waste treatment plant on Raymer Avenue in Kelowna Sunday around 5:30 p.m.

“Front line officers attended and located a male suspect at the scene. He was detained for break and enter but refused to cooperate with police. The man was then placed under arrest for obstruction. When taken into custody he allegedly assaulted the officer by punching and kicking him,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy.

Other officers arrived and helped to arrest the man.

“He was transported to the RCMP detachment where he continued to attempt to assault officers,” Noseworthy added.

The 33-year-old Kelowna man has since been released from custody.

The matter has been submitted to Crown counsel for consideration of charges.