Boy, 11, charged after allegedly seriously assaulting man in Perth's south
An 11-year-old boy has been charged after he and two other males allegedly seriously assaulted a man outside his home in Perth's south.
Police allege a 69-year-old was standing outside his house on Ashburton Street in Bentley when three males, who he didn't know, began throwing rocks at another home on January 5.
The resident and the group then allegedly became involved in a verbal fight.
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Police have released CCTV of the incident in hopes the public will come forward with more information. WA Police
"One of the males then spat on the 69-year-old, before a second male punched him to the face, causing him to fall to the ground," WA Police said in a statement.
"All three males then punched and kicked the man multiple times before leaving the scene."
It resulted in the Bentley man going to hospital with facial cuts and other injuries.
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Police are searching for two other people. WA Police
"Detectives have since charged an 11-year-old from Bentley with acts or omissions causing bodily harm or danger," police said.
He is due to appear in Armadale Children's Court next week.
Police are still searching for the two others involved and can not confirm whether they are adults or children.
CCTV has been released in hopes the public will be able to assist with their investigation.
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