An arrest has been made in an assault on a man at a hockey game that left one man with severe head injuries. 

RCMP announced a Grand Forks, B.C., man was arrested and is facing an aggravated assault charge after a fight broke out during a KIJHL playoff game between the Grand Forks Border Bruins and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. 

A news release stated a 57-year-old suspect turned himself in at the Trail RCMP detachment on April 8. He was arrested and released with a promise to appear in court in June.

No name was given at the time.

The arrest stems from a playoff game at Fruitvale's Beaver Valley Arena on March 18 involving a spectator using an air horn.

An argument ensured, escalating into a physical fight resulting in one man being thrown to the ground and sustained serious injuries as a result. He was taken by ambulance to hospital for immediate medical attention for a concussion and tendon injuries to his legs

Police sought the public鈥檚 help in identifying a person of interest, releasing security camera images.