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RCMP seek witnesses of reported beach assault in Lake Country

A file photo of an RCMP cruiser. The Canadian Press

Lake Country RCMP are asking witnesses to come forward who may have seen an assault at a beachfront on Sunday.

“RCMP is investigating after a woman reported she had been assaulted by two unknown assailants the previous evening,” said Corpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy in a release.

The woman told police that she was on a night stroll on the gravel trail near the 10600-block of Okanagan Centre Road West in Lake Country.

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During her walk, she said two unknown assailants grabbed her from behind by her head and neck.

“The victim suffered minor injuries to her face and neck before managing to fight them off and flee the area,” Noseworthy said.

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One attacker is described as wearing dark shorts and a dark hoodie and the second as wearing all dark clothing. Police say no further descriptions are available.

Lake Country RCMP ask anyone with information to contact them (250-766-2288) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).

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