Overview
- Picton died on Monday after more than three weeks in an induced coma following an alleged strike outside a Northbridge venue on December 27.
- Brodie Jake Dewar, 20, is in custody after an initial grievous-bodily-harm charge, with an upgrade to manslaughter expected at his next court appearance.
- CCTV shown in court depicted Picton speaking calmly before being punched about 5:35am at James Street and Mountain Terrace, causing catastrophic head injuries.
- WA Premier Roger Cook said nothing is off the table in reviewing safety in entertainment precincts, and the police minister warned of the devastating consequences of one-punch attacks.
- Tributes flowed from national and state leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in parliament, with a memorial for friends and family set for Saturday at Optus Stadium.