WA news LIVE: Perth teen charged over assault of elderly lollipop man
An 18-year-old man has been charged with assaulting an elderly school crossing warden in Rossmoyne. The incident involved the 87-year-old lollipop man being pushed to the ground and having his whistle and hat stolen. The teenager is scheduled to appear in court next month.
- ▪The assault occurred yesterday morning in Rossmoyne.
- ▪The victim is an 87-year-old school crossing warden.
- ▪The teenager has been charged with one count of stealing and one count of assaulting a public officer.
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9.30amTeen charged over assault of elderly lollipop man By An 18-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a school crossing warden in Rossmoyne yesterday morning. The 87-year-old lollipop man was allegedly pushed to the ground, and his whistle and hat stolen by a teenager who then left the scene. LoadingVision of the incident was released by WA Police yesterday in an attempt to identify the culprit. An 18-year-old from the neighbouring suburb of Shelley has since been charged with one count of stealing and one count of assaulting a public officer. He is due to appear in Armadale Magistrates Court next month. Share
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