Mandurah Detectives have charged a man following an incident at a Mandurah shopping centre car park on Tuesday 24 August 2021.
It is alleged that at approximately 1:30pm a 92-year-old man had exited his vehicle when he was approached by a 36-year-old man. Without warning the younger man struck the victim to the head, knocking him to the ground.
It is further alleged that when a bystander intervened, the man produced a box cutter knife and threatened the bystander.
He left the area but was arrested by police at a nearby house a short time later.
A 36-year-old man from Mandurah has been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm.
- Being armed in a way that may cause fear.
He appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court today and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday, 27 August 2021.
Mission Australia celebrates 25 years of supporting young people through Mandurah Reconnect program
'Mad Eagles fan' wins $6 million Lotto prize
Mandurah woman loses everything in house fire
Gift card scams surge past $1 million prompting urgent warning from Consumer Protection
Secret Harbour by-election attracts record 16 candidates
Major party candidates locked-in for looming Secret Harbour by-election
Comet Bay Primary to offer full-time kindy from 2027
North Dandalup crash claims life of driver
Date set for Mandurah's Town Ward Extraordinary Election