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Homeless beaten, robbed

Four people are facing charges after allegedly mugging two homeless men in Penticton.

Police began investigating the robbery and assault on March 14, learning of two victims that suffered severe injuries and had several valuables stolen.

The Penticton RCMP’s targeted enforcement unit arrested four individuals for the muggings this week.

Kevin Walter-Hughes, 50, faces several charges including assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and two counts of robbery. He is well known to police, registering at least 29 convictions.

Two counts of robbery have also been approved against 41-year-old Christina Chappell, 20-year-old Samantha Chappell and 27-year-old Kaleb Royer.    

All four accused are Penticton residents.

Walter-Hughes remains behind bars while the remaining three are out on bail.             

“Police are confident this was a targeted incident. This was a very cowardly attack on two vulnerable and defenceless individuals,” said Cst. Ryan Shedden of the TEU.



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