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A weapons investigation led to the arrest of a Kamloops man on Monday afternoon.
Police were in the area near the Halston Bridge and Schubert Drive for a wellbeing request.
A release says they witnessed a cyclist get struck in the head with what appeared to be a rock as she rode under the bridge. The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was immediately arrested under the bridge deck for assault with a weapon, says Cpl. Crystal Evelyn.
He was held in the cells as officers conducted the investigation, however, he was later released with conditions and a court date.
Charges are anticipated.
Anyone who witnessed or has information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at (250) 828-3000 and reference file 2023-18872.