Mounties toss nude man from Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremony

RCMP promptly removed a nude male from yesterday's Remembrance Day parade in downtown Kelowna.

  • Nov. 12, 2015 8:00 a.m.

RCMP promptly removed a nude male from yesterday’s Remembrance Day parade in downtown Kelowna.

On November 11, 2015 just before 11:30 a.m. an unwelcome parade participant joined the Remembrance Day parade in downtown Kelowna near the intersection of Water Street and Bernard Avenue.

“The Kelowna RCMP were vigilant in preparing for this years ceremonies,” said Const.. Jesse O’Donaghey. “And although the man did not pose any threat to the public, he was quickly removed without incident and within 30 seconds by police.”

The 49 year old Kelowna man does face a potential criminal charge of cause a disturbance. He was later released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in Court on Jan. 11, 2016.

 

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