Doctor in Vernon, B.C., charged with sexually assaulting 2 people

A Vernon, B.C., doctor has been charged with sexually assaulting two people after a woman reported her physician to the police.

Two charges of sexual assault were approved against Dr. Peter Inkpen, 41, after police investigated the woman's claim, North Okanagan RCMP said in a statement on Wednesday.

Police said Inkpen was arrested on July 14 and released under conditions that he have no contact with the alleged victims. He isscheduled to appear in a Vernon court on July 28.

Const. Christ Terleskisaid due to the accused's profession, there mightbe other people who have information about the incidents being investigated.

"We are releasing the accused's name to assist us in furthering the investigation," he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the North Okanagan RCMP's Vernon detachmentat 250-545-7171.