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Penticton beach assault suspect to have bail hearing on June 3

Bradley Eliason was assaulted in Penticton on Friday, May 3, resulting in a brain injury.
Bradley Eliason was assaulted in Penticton on Friday, May 3, resulting in a brain injury. Courtesy: Chelsea Townend / Global Okanagan

The man accused in a Penticton beach assault is in custody as he awaits his next court appearance, the B.C. Prosecution Service told Global News on Wednesday.

Thomas Kruger-Allen, 21, will appear in Penticton court for a bail hearing on June 3.

He is accused of aggravated assault, sexual assault and two counts of common assault in connection with a beach attack on May 3.

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Bradley Eliason, 28, was injured in the incident, having been allegedly punched in the face. Eliason fell to the ground, with his head hitting concrete.

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Police said when emergency crews arrived, Eliason was unconscious.

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Eliason required 56 stitches to his skull and was placed in a medically-induced coma because of the swelling on his brain.

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