WA: Man charged with assault on doctor

AAP General News (Australia)
08-24-2007
WA: Man charged with assault on doctor

A 31-year-old man will face a Perth court today charged with assault .. for allegedly
punching a doctor in the nose while being treated.

The man .. who was already under arrest for allegedly assaulting his 59-year-old father
.. allegedly hit the female doctor at the Swan Districts Hospital.

The doctor received minor facial injuries.

It's also alleged he damaged a police vehicle .. when he was being taken into custody.

He'll face Midland Magistrates Court today.

AAP RTV lk/sw/wf

KEYWORD: NOSE (PERTH)

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