Former MLA’s son faces assault charge

POWELL RIVER — The son of former MLA Judi Tyabji is facing a charge of assault in connection with an incident at the office of a First Nation band in Powell River.

RCMP Sgt. Kevin Day said a charge was laid after a man was struck in the face at the government house of the Tla’amin Nation on June 9.

He said the complainant and another man had been delivering furniture to the building when a dispute arose.

Kasimir Tyabji-Sandana, 28, was charged with one count of assault. He was expected to make his second appearance in the case Tuesday in provincial court in Powell River.