Perth assault: Young father Zachary Hepping allegedly attacked by group of 10 people outside club

Lisa ThomasThe West Australian
Camera IconA young father has suffered serious facial injuries after being assaulted in Northbridge early Sunday morning in what he says was an unprovoked attack.A young father has suffered serious facial injuries after being assaulted in Northbridge early Sunday morning in what he says was an unprovoked attack. Credit: 9NEWS

A young father has suffered serious facial injuries after being assaulted in Perth early on Sunday morning in what he says was an unprovoked attack.

Zachary Hepping was outside a nightclub on Murray Street when he was allegedly attacked by a group of 10 people, suffering fractures to his nose, eye socket and jaw.

The 24-year-old told Nine News that he will need surgery to repair the damage done in the attack.

Mr Hepping was back in hospital on Sunday seeking treatment.

His mother Melissa Ramakkattiyama told Nine News her son could have been killed.

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“This is just horrible,” Ms Ramakkattiyama said.

“People can’t go out and just enjoy themselves now.

Camera IconZachary Hepping was outside a nightclub on Murray Street when he was allegedly attacked by a group of 10 people, receiving facial fractures to his nose, eye socket and jaw. Credit: 9NEWS
Camera IconThe 24-year-old told 9 News that he will need facial surgery to repair the damage done in the attack. Credit: 9NEWS

“It comes to this. Shattered face, a broken jaw, broken nose, broken eye socket. Is this what we’ve come to?”

No charges have been laid over the incident.

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