RCMP officers testify at Kelowna cop’s assault trial

Was it legitimate police use of force or assault? That’s one of the central questions at the core of a criminal trial for a Kelowna RCMP officer. Cst. Siggy Pietrzak is on trial this week facing an assault charge in connection with a controversial arrest that was partially caught on witness video two years ago.

• Police testify at trial of Kelowna RCMP officer accused of assault