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Penticton man, 77, charged with attempted murder in domestic assault incident

Penticton RCMP have confirmed that Gunter Volkmar Spoerlein, 77, was arrested on Sept. 6 following a reported assault along the 3300 block of Skaha Lake Road.
Penticton RCMP have confirmed that Gunter Volkmar Spoerlein, 77, was arrested on Sept. 6 following a reported assault along the 3300 block of Skaha Lake Road. File / Global News

An elderly Penticton man is in custody after being charged with attempted murder, according to RCMP.

Gunter Volkmar Spoerlein, 77, was arrested Sept. 6 following a reported assault along the 3300 block of Skaha Lake Road at 7:45 a.m. the same day.

Penticton RCMP said when officers arrived on scene, they found an injured 78-year-old woman.

Officers performed first aid until Emergency Services arrived and transported the victim to hospital.

A court document outlining the charge alleges Spoerlein repeatedly stabbed Bernadita Spoerlein with a kitchen knife.

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Spoerlein’s next court appearance, according to court documents, will be Sept. 12.

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