Kelowna RCMP confirmed that five youths have been arrested and released with strict conditions after a 13-year-old girl was beaten at Gyro Beach on Sept. 27.
The assault was captured on video and has circulated online.
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Kelowna RCMP stated three youth has been arrested, but there were five aggressors in total. On Thursday, officers confirmed the other youth have been identified, arrested, and also released on the same strict conditions.
A thank you was issued by officers to the two young persons that called police on Friday and attempted to intervene while a group of 30 or more people watched the assault take place.
The community is asked to stop circulating the video and photos of the crime, stating that 'the video is degrading and the intent is to humiliate" the victim.
In a release sent to Black Press, Kelowna RCMP Sgt. Laura Pollock stated, "Our two City of Kelowna Community Youth Safety Officers are involved and fully tasked while they continue to work with the School District and other community partners to educate our youth on making the right decisions and providing information on how to report crimes and seek support services.
