The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating after a Kelowna RCMP police dog bit a man who they say was riding a stolen electric bike on the Rail Trail.
A news release from the police oversight agency says Mounties were flagged down by a pedestrian who reported that someone had stolen his e-bike on the popular trail on Saturday, Aug. 1 around 10 p.m near Hardy Street.
Kelowna RCMP responded with a police dog and found a suspect riding towards them.
The suspect was taken to Kelowna General Hospital with serious injuries related to being bitten by the police dog and he underwent surgery.
The police dog was taken to the vet after receiving minor injuries.
The IIO is now investigating whether the man’s injuries could have been prevented and are asking than any witnesses contact the I.I.O. witness line 1-855-446-8477.
RCMP will not be releasing further information about the incident now that it is being investigated.
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