Overview
- Police say the 36-year-old was knocked unconscious outside a licensed venue about 5:30–5:35am near James Street and Mountain Terrace and struck his head on the pavement.
- A 20-year-old from Lesmurdie was charged with grievous bodily harm and was named in court as Brodie Jake Dewar.
- Multiple outlets report Dewar was released on bail, with PerthNow noting strict conditions, following earlier reports that he had been remanded.
- The defence told the court Picton had been harassing the accused’s cousin, while police prosecutors flagged a high chance of permanent disability.
- Picton remains in a critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital, and his family thanked emergency responders and asked for privacy as police seek witnesses.