A young man accused of a serious assault on West Australian Labor identity Tim Picton has been remanded in custody over a separate alleged attack, with a magistrate labelling the actions "pretty low".
Court Views Disturbing Alleged Assault Footage
Brodie Jake Dewar, a 20-year-old from Lesmurdie, appeared in Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday, 16 January 2026. He faced a charge of acts or omissions causing bodily harm or danger related to an incident distinct from the alleged attack on Mr Picton.
The prosecution presented CCTV footage allegedly showing Dewar with another man in a car park near the Kalamunda Hotel on Christmas Day, December 25. The video appears to depict Dewar throwing an unprovoked punch at a 40-year-old man, who then collapses unconscious, hitting his head on the pavement.
This alleged assault occurred just two days before Dewar is accused of attacking WA Labor powerbroker Tim Picton, who remains in an induced coma.
Snapchat Video and Third Alleged Incident Revealed
Further evidence tendered to the court included a Snapchat video allegedly recovered from Dewar's phone following the Christmas Day incident. In the footage, the victim is seen unconscious and snoring on the ground.
A voice, alleged to be Dewar's, is heard saying: "Don't hit on my younger sister next time brother. Keep snoring."
The court also heard of a third separate alleged assault, which police have not yet laid charges over. This incident is alleged to have occurred on the same day as the attack on Mr Picton.
Bail Denied as Magistrate Sees "Inherent Risk"
Dewar was already on bail for the alleged assault on Tim Picton when he faced court over the Kalamunda matter. The prosecution argued he posed an unacceptable risk to the community and should be held in custody.
Dewar's lawyer told the court his client had been complying with his bail conditions and had no prior criminal history.
However, Magistrate Millington was not convinced. He stated that the decision to grant Dewar bail over the Picton allegations might have been different if the court had known about the other alleged assault.
"What I saw was two coward punches. It's pretty low," Magistrate Millington said, describing the prosecution's case as fairly strong. "I am of the view that you are an inherent risk to the community."
Dewar's application for bail was refused. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to face court again next month.
