Overview
- A group of juveniles allegedly attacked a 25-year-old man in a Falcon fast-food car park, and social-media video of the incident was posted after the confrontation on Monday.
- The man was struck by a rock, fell unconscious, had a seizure, and was taken to Peel Health Campus with severe facial injuries; he has since been released and will need ongoing medical treatment.
- Western Australia Police arrested and charged a 14-year-old Falcon resident with assault occasioning bodily harm who will appear at Mandurah Children’s Court later this month.
- Police say they know the identities of other youths seen in the footage and are continuing inquiries while urging anyone with video or information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
- Local witnesses described rising problems with groups of teenagers in Mandurah and Falcon, and police have warned the public not to intervene in violent incidents and are exploring patrol and monitoring options.