The Tobago People’s Party has condemned a physical attack on one of its General Election candidates.

In a statement it says David Joseph Thomas, who is contesting Tobago East, was canvassing in Speyside yesterday when he was assaulted.

The party says a chair was pulled from beneath Mr. Thomas, who was then shoved in the chest and then pushed against a door.

The police were called and Mr. Thomas was taken for medical treatment.

The party said “We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a full investigation and take the necessary steps to ensure that justice is served.”