Prince George RCMP officers arrested three people early Sunday, March 2, after an alleged assault outside a local bar.
Officers were in the area monitoring the crowd at closing time, around 3 a.m., when they witnessed an altercation between two women. As officers attempted to arrest the primary suspect involved in the assault, the woman became unco-operative, leading to further tension, police say.
A large crowd quickly gathered around the officer, reaching out and obstructing the arrest in an attempt to prevent the officer from taking the suspect into custody, police say.
Fearing for their safety and the safety of others, the officer called for backup. Additional RCMP officers arrived on the scene to assist in managing the escalating situation.
Three people were arrested: The initial suspect and two others connected to the incident. All three were taken to the RCMP detachment and later released without charges.
Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, emphasized the importance of allowing officers to safely carry out their duties. “This serves as a reminder to the public that while you may not always know the full details of an arrest, it is crucial to allow law enforcement to do their job without interference,” Cooper stated. “If you have concerns, there are appropriate channels to follow up with the detachment.”
The investigation into the incident has now been concluded.
A Facebook user posted two videos of the incident.
