A man is in a serious condition after he was allegedly hit with a ute and then attacked with a hammer on a Perth highway following a verbal fight on a construction site.
Police received reports of a physical altercation between two men on the West Coast Highway near The Boulevard in City Beach at 11.20am (AWST).
A 29-year-old man was found with serious injuries to his leg.
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken into custody.
Police said the two men, who are known to each other, had just been involved in an argument at a nearby construction site.
The 29-year-old man ran away from the construction site but was allegedly chased by the 25-year-old man in a Mazda BT-50 utility.
“It is believed the victim was struck by the vehicle before being assaulted with a hammer,” WA Police said in a statement.
Members of the public provided the 29-year-old man with first aid before he was taken to Royal Perth Hospital in a serious condition.
Anyone with any information, CCTV or dashcam vision relating to this incident is urged to contact Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
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