Man gets suspended jail time for headbutting ambulance
Brian Parfitt, 26, was handed a 13-month suspended prison term and $100 fine. He smashed his head through an ambulance windscreen in Boulder, WA, on December 7 while naked and in crisis.
Why it mattersThe case highlights ongoing violence against paramedics and how mental health crises can lead to serious offences.
AustraliaThe case adds to concerns about violence against St John Ambulance staff in Western Australia and pressures for better mental health support.
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