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Man arrested in downtown Kelowna after altercation that sent woman to hospital

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A man is in police custody following a Wednesday night altercation in Kelowna’s downtown.

Police said they arrested the man around 7:30 p.m. after a call about an altercation with a weapon on Bernard Avenue and Ethel Street.

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Officers arrived at the scene and found a woman suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment.

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The suspect is in custody and the victim is safe.

More to come.

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