Seven additional people have been charged following a violent brawl that erupted at a Dawesville kebab shop last week, bringing the total number of accused to eight. The incident occurred around 1:40 pm at the Kebab King on Dandaragan Drive, where CCTV footage captured a physical fight that caused damage to the shop.
Staff at the kebab shop told 10 News Perth they feared for their lives while waiting over two hours for police to arrive. Store owner Ish Arora expressed frustration, saying police did not take his complaint seriously. Officers arrived at approximately 3:40 pm, by which time most of the group had left.
The kebab shop, which opened only four weeks ago, was forced to close for three days due to the damage. Later that evening, around 8:30 pm, police responded to another disturbance at a home on Aldersyde Way involving a large group. It is alleged the group covered their faces, smashed windows, attempted to enter the house, and damaged two cars.
A 55-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted aggravated home burglary, aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, and being armed in a way that may cause fear. He is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old male occupant with a metal pole, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The teenager restrained the man until police arrived.
On Tuesday, seven more individuals were charged, including a 19-year-old from Medina with aggravated burglary, fighting in public, stealing, and destruction of property. Others charged include a 26-year-old Heron man, a 21-year-old Heron man, a 37-year-old Dawesville man, a 17-year-old from Dawesville, a 15-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old boy, all facing various counts related to the brawl.
The 55-year-old is scheduled to appear at Mandurah Magistrates Court on May 22, while the others will appear at a later date.
