Violent Morning Commute Ends in Assault and Criminal Damage
A routine Monday morning commute turned violent when a man was allegedly assaulted and his car windows smashed with a pole during a road rage incident in Perth's southern suburbs.
Western Australia Police have charged a 31-year-old Ascot man following the wild altercation that occurred at approximately 9am on Monday at the Roe Highway off-ramp in Welshpool.
The Alleged Sequence of Events
According to police reports, the incident began when a Toyota Corolla was travelling along Roe Highway and was allegedly tailgated by a silver Ford Focus.
"When both vehicles were stopped at the Roe Hwy off-ramp, police will allege the occupants of the Ford Focus approached the victim's vehicle and smashed multiple windows with a pole, before assaulting the victim," a WA Police statement detailed.
The alleged attackers used a pole to shatter several windows of the victim's vehicle in what witnesses described as a frightening display of aggression during peak morning traffic.
Charges Laid and Court Date Set
The 31-year-old Ascot man now faces multiple serious charges including criminal damage, being armed in a way that may cause fear, and assault occasioning bodily harm.
The accused has been scheduled to appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on January 22 to answer to these charges.
Police confirmed that a second person who was assisting with their investigation has been released pending further inquiries. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
This violent road rage incident in Perth serves as a concerning reminder of how quickly traffic disputes can escalate into dangerous criminal behaviour, putting multiple lives at risk during busy commuting hours.
