Cumberland BC: The Cumberlander Articles Section
Uncategorized · 27th June 2007
Editor
A Courtenay man is in police custody and charged with aggravated assault following an incident that occurred on June 23rd, 2007.
The male, whose name will not be released to protect the identity of the victim, is charged with aggravated assault after dousing his girlfriend with lighter fluid and setting it on fire.
The victim is in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Josephs Hospital with burns to her chest, neck and arms.
RCMP Victim Services has been providing support to the victim.
The male has an extensive criminal history and has been remanded in custody until his first court appearance.
This file is still under investigation by Comox Valley RCMP.
Domestic violence is a serious matter, if you are in an abusive relationship, call the police. If you cannot bring yourself to report this crime, then call the Comox Valley RCMP Victim Services Unit at 334-6979. They are only a phone call away, and can help get you assistance in difficult times.
The male, whose name will not be released to protect the identity of the victim, is charged with aggravated assault after dousing his girlfriend with lighter fluid and setting it on fire.
The victim is in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Josephs Hospital with burns to her chest, neck and arms.
RCMP Victim Services has been providing support to the victim.
The male has an extensive criminal history and has been remanded in custody until his first court appearance.
This file is still under investigation by Comox Valley RCMP.
Domestic violence is a serious matter, if you are in an abusive relationship, call the police. If you cannot bring yourself to report this crime, then call the Comox Valley RCMP Victim Services Unit at 334-6979. They are only a phone call away, and can help get you assistance in difficult times.