Man charged after assaulting Liberal candidate's husband

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A 59-year-old man has been charged with assaulting the husband of a Liberal candidate over campaign signage in Victoria.

A 59-year-old man has been charged with assaulting the husband of Amanda Dow, the Liberal candidate for the outer-suburban seat of Yan Yean in Victoria's state election. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Mernda when Ms Dow's husband approached a member of the public who was removing Liberal Party campaign signage and was allegedly assaulted. He suffered facial injuries, was taken to hospital and was discharged the following day.

The man was arrested and charged with reckless cause injury, criminal damage and unlawful assault. He has been bailed to face Heidelberg Magistrates' Court on February 1. The Liberal Party issued a statement asking for privacy for Ms Dow and her husband while he recovers.

How it is being reported

• Man charged with assaulting Liberal candidate's husbandPolice have charged a man with assaulting the husband of a Liberal candidate who was attempting to retrieve campaign signage weeks out from a state election.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 16:34
• Man charged with assaulting Liberal candidate's husbandPolice have charged a man with assaulting the husband of a Liberal candidate who was attempting to retrieve campaign signage weeks out from a state election.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 16:34

In this story: Amanda Dow · Yan Yean · Victoria · Liberal Party · Mernda

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