WA Police are investigating a serious assault in Geraldton that left father-of-three Brodie Stokes in a critical condition. The incident occurred in the suburb of Deepdale just before 10pm on Friday.
Police allege a 22-year-old man from Utakarra assaulted Mr Stokes, 43, who sustained serious injuries and was flown to Royal Perth Hospital. He underwent surgery to relieve bleeding on the brain.
Detectives are looking into whether the altercation was linked to Mr Stokes confronting people hooning outside his home, where he lives with his wife and three children aged between eight months and nine years.
The 22-year-old accused has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm and remains in custody. He will appear in the Geraldton Magistrates Court on June 18.
In a written statement, Mr Stokes's wife Bonnie said her husband's condition remained serious. 'Doctors cannot give us any more information at this time unfortunately,' she said. 'The family would like to thank everyone for the love and support we have received the past few days.'
