By David Prestipino
Homicide detectives have called for witnesses after an altercation outside popular Bunbury venue Prince of Wales on Saturday night left a man on life support with critical head injuries.
Police said two men became involved in an alteraction after one of them exited the licenced venue on Stephen Street just after 10.30pm and were separated by onlookers after falling over.
The man was taken to Bunbury Regional Hospital where he remains on life support.Credit:File pic
One of the men, 43, was found to have critical head injuries and taken to Bunbury Regional Hospital, where he remains in critical condition on life support.
The other man, 29, was taken into custody and is assisting police with inquiries.
Detectives believe several people were outside the venue at the time of the incident and have called for witnesses who saw it or the men, prior to the altercation.
WA Police Minister Paul Papalia said on Sunday morning the incident was a “tragedy”.
“It’s incredibly wasteful when people, invariably through alcohol or other illicit drugs, do things that are just senseless and end up with people potentially losing their life,” he told Radio 6PR.
“It’s so tragic, obviously for the victim but also the [alleged] perpetrator and everyone’s families involved.”
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online here.
David writes about sports and lifestyle for WAtoday.