Man charged over one-punch attack in Busselton

A man has been charged over an alleged one-punch attack in Busselton.

A man has been charged over an alleged one-punch attack in Busselton.

The 35-year-old allegedly approached a 36-year-old man who was leaving a licensed premises on Marine Parade around 1.10am on Saturday before punching him without warning.

The punch caused the man to fall backwards and strike his head on the pavement knocking him unconscious.

Police say the men are known to each other.

The victim was taken to Busselton Hospital with critical injuries before he was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital.

He has since been released from hospital but still requires further tests to determine the extent of his injuries.

A 35-year-old Geographe man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Busselton Magistrates Court on April 18.

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