A 20-year-old man currently facing charges for the alleged assault that left Western Australian Labor strategist Tim Picton in a coma has now been charged with a separate violent attack occurring just two days prior. Brodie Jake Dewar appeared in Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday to address allegations concerning a Christmas Day incident in Kalamunda, where he is accused of striking a 40-year-old man in the head, causing the victim to fall and hit his head on pavement.
The recent court appearance adds another layer to the serious violent charges against Dewar, who was already in custody for the December 27th attack outside a Perth nightclub. In that incident, authorities allege Dewar struck Mr. Picton in the head approximately at 5:30 am, resulting in the victim hitting his head on the pavement and remaining hospitalized in a coma since the assault.
Mr. Picton represents a significant figure in both political and mining sectors, having served as a key strategist behind former Premier Mark McGowan’s landslide 2021 election victory and currently holding the position of director of strategy at mining giant Mineral Resources. He is also the brother of South Australian Health Minister Chris Picton.
The family of Mr. Picton released a statement characterizing him as “a much loved father, husband, brother and son, as well as a friend to so many across Australia.” Dewar has been remanded in custody as both cases proceed through the judicial system, with the latest charges involving acts causing bodily harm or danger.