19-year-old VIU student, identified as Spencer Frey, suffered injuries following a house party in Nanaimo on March 27. (submitted photo)
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Assault charge laid after VIU student beaten at Nanaimo house party
May 30, 2022 | 11:19 AM
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NANAIMO —A 19-year-old man is facing assault charges after a VIU student was allegedly beaten because of his sexuality.
Ryan John Seaman was charged with one count of assault in relation to the attack on an interior design student identified as Spencer Frey.
The alleged incident occurred at an off-campus house party on Old Slope Pl. off Mostar Rd. on March 27, and Frey was left with facial injuries.
A suspect was arrested a few days after the house party but was released from custody pending charges being laid.
