Kindersley RCMP investigating assault involving 5 men & imitation firearm

RCMP are investigating an assault in Kindersley that involved an imitation firearm and sent one person to hospital.

Officers responded to a report of an altercation on 2nd Avenue West around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 14. Police say five men were involved in the incident, during which one of them brandished what appeared to be a firearm. Investigators later determined the weapon was an imitation.

One person was injured and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

RCMP have arrested a man in Kindersley in connection with the incident, though no charges have been laid at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.