Beckenham local goes on a rampage onboard a bus and assaults an elderly man and two women
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Commuters were left shaken after an alleged violent outburst onboard a Transperth bus.
The incident occurred just after 10:30 am on Tuesday, when 28-year-old Precious Osemwekhae, a resident of Beckenham, allegedly harassed a 53-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter on board the bus.
The situation escalated when both women exited the bus, with Osemwekhae allegedly spitting on the older woman and kicking her daughter in the lower back.
An 84-year-old man, who wished to remain anonymous, intervened in an attempt to protect the women.
Unfortunately, his courageous act was met with violence as Osemwekhae allegedly turned his attention towards him.
The elderly man sustained multiple injuries, including a lost tooth and an inability to close his lower jaw due to the severity of the alleged assault.
'There was blood everywhere … and at the end of the day I couldn't close my lower jaw, but now I can,' he said.
Reports also said that the man got off the bus and allegedly assaulted a transport officer before being restrained and taken into custody.
The elderly man initially thought that his age could have made intervening safer.
'That's the reason I was silly to stand up and go to him, I thought the fact that I looked old would dissuade him,' he recalled.
'I don't think age mattered to him.'
Despite the traumatic experience, the elderly man shared that he harbours no anger towards his alleged assailant.
'Except that I would like to know whether he is getting out of his situation, I want to see things improving,' he added.
'I wouldn't mind to see some consequences…but I know he had no control, he may have a situation where things are not easy for him.'
Despite his ordeal, he said he found comfort when the two women and their brother came to thank him for his brave intervention.
Osemwekhae has since been charged with two counts of common assault, aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, and assault of a public officer.
He was denied bail due to the risk he posed to the community and is scheduled to appear in court again on February 21.
The police prosecutor said that Osemwekhae’s alleged assault of a public officer included punching the female transit guard in her face before kicking her in the abdomen.
He also reportedly needed to be sedated once he was in custody due to continued violence.
WA Premier Roger Cook condemned the violent behaviour, stating that antisocial behaviour on public transport would not be tolerated.
'Violent behaviour is absolutely unacceptable,' he said.
If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing abuse, call triple zero (000) to quickly contact the police and ambulance services.
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Commuters were left shaken after an alleged violent outburst onboard a Transperth bus.
The incident occurred just after 10:30 am on Tuesday, when 28-year-old Precious Osemwekhae, a resident of Beckenham, allegedly harassed a 53-year-old woman and her 23-year-old daughter on board the bus.
The situation escalated when both women exited the bus, with Osemwekhae allegedly spitting on the older woman and kicking her daughter in the lower back.
An 84-year-old man, who wished to remain anonymous, intervened in an attempt to protect the women.
Unfortunately, his courageous act was met with violence as Osemwekhae allegedly turned his attention towards him.
A man allegedly went on a rampage onboard a Transperth bus. Image source: Howard Pulling on Flickr.
The elderly man sustained multiple injuries, including a lost tooth and an inability to close his lower jaw due to the severity of the alleged assault.
'There was blood everywhere … and at the end of the day I couldn't close my lower jaw, but now I can,' he said.
Reports also said that the man got off the bus and allegedly assaulted a transport officer before being restrained and taken into custody.
The elderly man initially thought that his age could have made intervening safer.
'That's the reason I was silly to stand up and go to him, I thought the fact that I looked old would dissuade him,' he recalled.
'I don't think age mattered to him.'
Despite the traumatic experience, the elderly man shared that he harbours no anger towards his alleged assailant.
'Except that I would like to know whether he is getting out of his situation, I want to see things improving,' he added.
'I wouldn't mind to see some consequences…but I know he had no control, he may have a situation where things are not easy for him.'
Despite his ordeal, he said he found comfort when the two women and their brother came to thank him for his brave intervention.
Osemwekhae has since been charged with two counts of common assault, aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm, and assault of a public officer.
He was denied bail due to the risk he posed to the community and is scheduled to appear in court again on February 21.
The police prosecutor said that Osemwekhae’s alleged assault of a public officer included punching the female transit guard in her face before kicking her in the abdomen.
He also reportedly needed to be sedated once he was in custody due to continued violence.
WA Premier Roger Cook condemned the violent behaviour, stating that antisocial behaviour on public transport would not be tolerated.
'Violent behaviour is absolutely unacceptable,' he said.
If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing abuse, call triple zero (000) to quickly contact the police and ambulance services.
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