1 arrested in Castlegar, B.C., assault, police looking for remaining ‘attackers’

An RCMP patch is worn by an officer at RCMP "E" Division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Mounties in Castlegar, B.C., say they’ve arrested one man in connection with the assault of a young woman, but are looking for more suspects.

Police say the woman was loading a vehicle outside of a home on 6th Avenue Monday just after 4 p.m. when multiple “youths” came up to her and started yelling at her.

According to a news release, a witness came to the woman’s aid and separated the attackers, who then “fled the area.”

Police found and arrested one suspect for assault and say the investigation remains ongoing.

Castlegar RCMP haven’t specified whether the alleged attackers have any connection with the woman.

No update has been given on her condition.

Mounties have asked anyone with information about the assault to come forward and quote file number 2026-1504.