Spearwood man charged with serious assault after knocking victim unconscious and robbing him in Northbridge

Police have charged a Spearwood man with a range of offences after he allegedly knocked a man in his fifties unconscious before robbing him in Northbridge last night. Police allege the 44-year-old man assaulted the victim on James Street near Nick’s Lane, which knocked the victim out at 11.15pm on Thursday night, before stealing from the victim and fleeing to the nearby William Street. According to police, bystanders helped the victim until paramedics arrived, and the victim was then transferred to Royal Perth Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say they are working to identify the victim, who they believe is aged in his fifties. Police then located and arrested the man, where he was charged with one count of an unlawful act with intent to harm, one count of stealing, one count of giving false information to police, and one count of prohibited drug possession. The alleged offender was refused bail and is due to face Perth Magistrates Court today. Detectives have asked any witnesses to the event or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.