A 27 year old Circular Head man has been charged in relation to an assault committed upon an Arthur River man that occurred at his home on January 26 this year.

The arrest followed a protracted investigation by detectives from Western CIB that commenced on Australia Day.

The arrested man has been charged with causing Grievous Bodily Harm and will appear in the Smithton Magistrates Court at a later date.

“It is alleged that the 48 year old victim was assaulted at the front door of his residence and suffered severe head injuries in what was a targeted attack,” said Detective Senior Sergeant David Chapman. 

Inquiries into the incident are continuing.

Police encourage anyone with information that may assist in relation to this incident to contact them on 131 444 or through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Detectives indicate that this matter is not connected to the murder of Simon Crisp at Marrawah in the early hours of 13^th July 2013 which remains under investigation.

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