One man was arrested after an alleged sexual assault in Penticton was interrupted by bystanders.
Penticton RCMP announced on Dec. 23 that the man, named as Josiah Foisy, had been charged with sexual assault and assault and remains in custody.
Police were called to the reported in-progress sexual assault at approximately 5:48 p.m. on Dec. 22, in the 200 block of Orchard Avenue.
Bystanders intervened and restrained Foisy until police arrived on scene and took him into custody.
The survivor was transported to hospital for medical assessment. Police did not disclose whether they had suffered any further injury.
Anyone in the area who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.