Man Accused of Assaulting Three Police Officers

A man accused of assaulting three police officers at Vernon’s Canadian Wholesale Club, has been released from custody with conditions.

Police say a man became violent when he was asked to leave the site on 34th Street on Monday.

“A Vernon North Okanagan RCMP officer attempted to speak with the male, however when doing so the male became violent with the officer and a struggle ensued. During the altercation, the suspect male allegedly attempted to disarm the officer and produced a knife and bear spray. A multiple unit response was required and two officers were injured in the execution of the arrest,” says Cst. Kelly Brett

Brett says three officers were assaulted, and two were injured.