Man charged after striking cafe customer with golf club in Perth CBD
A man was struck with a golf club outside a Perth cafe; the accused faced an unlawful wounding charge.
A customer buying coffee in Perth's CBD was struck on the head with a golf club in an unprovoked attack on Tuesday morning. The assault happened on Pier St about 5.30am.
Cafe owner Al Absawi saw the man hit and said he feared for his life. Bystanders threw chairs at the attacker to force him back, then held him until police arrived.
The victim was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with serious head injuries. The accused was charged with unlawful wounding.
Business owners in the CBD say they are on edge, with violence and property crime becoming routine. One photography studio faced an $8,000 repair bill after a brick was thrown through its window.
Some shop owners are considering closing.
Why it mattersThe incident highlights fears among Perth CBD business owners as property damage reports have nearly doubled in the past year.
AustraliaViolent crime in Perth's CBD is becoming frequent enough that business owners are considering shutting their doors, affecting the viability of the city centre.
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