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Cop assaulted by suspect

A Kamloops RCMP officer was injured during an arrest, Thursday.

Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said the officer attended the 400 block of Tranquille Road about 3:45 p.m. to arrest a 23-year-old woman on an outstanding warrant for breach of probation.

When the officer attempted to make the arrest, "the woman allegedly punched the officer numerous times in the head. In order to subdue the suspect, the officer deployed a conducted energy weapon and subsequently regained control,” said Shelkie.

“Other officers arrived to assist, and the woman was taken into custody, without further incident. The female suspect was uninjured.”

The woman remains in custody, with additional charges being considered.



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