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Courtenay councillor on leave because of assault charge

David Michael Frisch had a court appearance in Courtenay provincial court on Thursday

Courtenay Coun. David Michael Frisch is on a leave of absence from city hall duties because he is facing a criminal charge of assault.

The charge is related to a Jan. 7 incident, provincial records show. The file is designated a K file, which refers to domestic incidents.

Frisch is on a mandatory leave of absence as required under the Community Charter, the City of Courtenay said in a brief statement on Friday. The leave of absence continues until the matter is concluded.

Frisch had a court appearance in Courtenay provincial court on Thursday.

The city said that because the matter is before the courts, it will not be commenting.

cjwilson@timescolonist.com