Northbridge Nightmare: Man, 36, Left Fighting for Life After Vicious Street Assault in Perth’s Party District
- A 36-year-old man is in a critical condition after a brutal assault in Northbridge, Perth’s notorious party district
- The alleged attack happened outside a licensed premises near James Street and Mountain Terrace around 5:30am on Saturday
- A 20-year-old man is assisting police with their inquiries as detectives scour for CCTV and dash cam footage
- Witnesses are urged to come forward as police investigate the serious assault that has left the community in shock
A horrific assault in Northbridge has left a 36-year-old man clinging to life, with police urging witnesses to come forward as they investigate the brutal attack. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning outside a licensed premises near the intersection of James Street and Mountain Terrace.
According to WA police, emergency services, including St John WA, rushed to the scene around 5:30am to find the victim had been assaulted, fallen, and struck his head on the pavement, losing consciousness. The man was conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital under priority conditions, where he remains in a critical condition with serious, life-threatening injuries.
A 20-year-old man is currently assisting police with their inquiries, as detectives work to piece together the events surrounding the alleged attack. Police are also calling on anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dash cam footage of the area at the time to contact Crime Stoppers.
In a stark warning, police urged anyone with information to come forward, saying: “We need the community’s help to bring those responsible to justice.” The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many left reeling from the senseless violence.
As the investigation continues, police are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting interviews with witnesses. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.