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One person is in custody following a bar fight in Kamloops on Wednesday.
On May 24th, the Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of a fight between two males in a bar located on Tranquille Road.
Both men had left the bar before the police arrived at the scene.
According to video surveillance footage and witnesses, the suspect had assaulted the victim by punching him and then striking him with a beer bottle.
The suspect also appeared to have what looked like a handgun which he brandished during the assault.
The police eventually located the suspect a few blocks away from the bar and saw him throw something to the ground before approaching him.
The 24-year-old suspect was taken into custody where he remains today until he goes before a judge.
The Kamloops RCMP are recommending charges of Breach of Probation, Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence and Assault with a weapon.
The victim has been identified and police will contact him to ascertain what the extent of his injuries are.