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Arrest made after rocks thrown at cyclists in Kelowna

Kelowna RCMP arrested a man Sunday after rocks were being thrown at passing bicyclists. The Canadian Press Images-Mario Beauregard

Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection to rock-throwing incidents in Kelowna on Sunday morning.

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Police responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at passing cyclists on a bike trail near the Highway 97 UBCO overpass.

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Officers located a suspect, who refused to cooperate and attempted to flee on foot, according to police.

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He was arrested after a short foot pursuit and was transported to the Kelowna RCMP detachment.

He has since been released from custody on conditions for a future court date.

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The matter is being forwarded to B.C. Prosecution Services for review and charge consideration.

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