A New Westminster Police officer charged with assault in connection with a January 21st incident in downtown Vancouver won't be paid while he's suspended from the force.

The New Westminster Police Board has changed the status of Constable Jeff Klassen's suspension to unpaid after what it says is "careful consideration."

Klassen faces the assault charge and West Vancouver police constable Griffen Gillan is charged with robbery after a newspaper delivery driver was allegedly beaten and robbed.

Gillan is currently suspended with pay as the men await their next court date in Vancouver.