Liberal candidate's husband allegedly assaulted over campaign sign

Key points

• The husband of Liberal Party candidate Amanda Dow has allegedly been assaulted during a confrontation over election signs in Mernda. The party said he suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital, where he was discharged.
• Police said a 59-year-old Mernda man has been charged with recklessly causing injury, criminal damage and unlawful assault. The accused has been released on bail and is due to appear before Heidelberg Magistrates' Court on February 1.
• Yan Yean is currently held by Labor with a margin of 4.3 per cent.