Smithton Assault update

A 52 year old Smithton man has been charged with grievous bodily harm in relation to an incident that occurred at a residence in Bugg Street Smithton on the afternoon of Thursday 31 May 2012. He cannot be named and has been bailed to appear in court at a later date. 

It is alleged that the male assaulted his father over several hours after the two argued. A 78 year old Smithton man is receiving treatment at the North West Regional Hospital and is said to be in a stable condition and expected to make a full recovery at this time.

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