A Kelowna man has been found guilty of a brutal attack on a teenager that occurred on the popular Okanagan Rail Trail.

Justin Radis, 37, was convicted Monday of aggravated assault and robbery. A Gladue report to assess his Indigenous background for the purposes of sentencing was ordered by the court.

A date for his sentencing will be set on Feb. 9 and he remains in custody, the BC Prosecution Service said.

The 17-year-old victim of the attack suffered a collapsed lung, fractured ribs, concussion, fractured nose, and various cuts and bruises, court heard in September during Radis’ trial.

After the attack on Nov. 9, 2021, police said the teenager had been set upon by “two transient men”. Police said the suspects stole the teen’s bike, his shoes, and his cellphone. The bike and phone were

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