Man charged with Jull Street assault to appear in court

Man charged with Jull Street assault to appear in court

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A 19-year-old Thornlie man has been charged over an assault in Armadale that left an 18-year-old man with life threatening head injuries.

The assault allegedly happened about 1.10am on April 10 when a fight took place between two groups of males in Jull Street.

During the altercation the 18-year-old was allegedly knocked to the ground.

He received life threatening head injuries and has since undergone surgery in Royal Perth Hospital

A 17-year-old boy was also allegedly assaulted.

The 19-year-old man was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and grievous bodily harm.

He will appear before Armadale Magistrates Court today.