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Man arrested at Penticton Sikh Temple after aggressively swinging swords

The 23-year-old was released to appear in court at a later date
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A 23-year-old visitor of the Penticton Sikh Temple was arrested after allegedly making threats and swinging two large swords. (Google Maps)

A 23-year-old visitor of the Penticton Sikh Temple was arrested after allegedly making threats and aggressively swinging two large swords.

On Jan. 22, officers responded to the disturbance inside the Sikh Temple at 3290 S Main Street.

Police were able to arrest the 23-year-old temple visitor. No one was injured in the incident, said police.

The investigation is ongoing, as officers continue to gather further information.

The accused was later released to attend Penticton Provincial Court at a future date.

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Monique Tamminga

About the Author: Monique Tamminga

Monique brings 20 years of award-winning journalism experience to the role of editor at the Penticton Western News. Of those years, 17 were spent working as a senior reporter and acting editor with the Langley Advance Times.
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