Overview
- The 36-year-old was found unresponsive about 5:30–5:35am near James Street and Mountain Terrace outside a Northbridge nightclub.
- He suffered a head injury after being knocked unconscious and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- WA Police have charged a Lesmurdie man with grievous bodily harm, remanding him to appear in Perth Magistrates Court, and are appealing for witnesses.
- Picton’s family said he remains in a critical condition and thanked St John Ambulance, Royal Perth Hospital staff and WA Police for their care.
- Picton is a Mineral Resources strategy director and former WA Labor campaign chief, and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has offered support to his family.