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News release

Suspect subdued after fleeing and allegedly assaulting a police officer

August 18, 2025 - Port Alberni, British Columbia
From: Port Alberni RCMP

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File # 2025-8537

One individual was arrested after fleeing and allegedly assaulting a police officer in Port Alberni.

On August 17, 2025, Port Alberni RCMP was called to a business in the 3900 block of 8 Avenue in Port Alberni to remove an individual who was unwanted. The individual in question was sought by police in relation to a breach of a release order.

As police arrived, they located the suspect, however he fled from responding officers. A brief foot pursuit ensued, and the suspect was caught in an alley between 6 Avenue and 7 Avenue. It is alleged that the suspect then assaulted the police officer who had caught up to him and a physical struggle ended up on the ground with the suspects keeping his hands underneath his body.

During the process of the suspect’s arrest, police observed a sharp object in the suspect’s hands, and he was not complying with his arrest. Police had to use force to gain compliance and prevent further injuries.

The suspect, a 33-year-old man of Port Alberni, was subsequently arrested and transported to Port Alberni RCMP where he was held for court.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424.

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Police are aware of a video circulating on social media; however, the video does not show the much needed context prior to the arrest, nor the observations of the officers. While use of force by police in any arrest may be disturbing to onlookers, it is important to look at the totality, rather than the result. The Criminal Code provides us with the authority to use force, and it is not something we take lightly.

Inspector Kim Bruce, Detachment Commander for the Port Alberni RCMP

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