A 43-year-old Indian national has been convicted for an unprovoked assault on a female airport worker at Perth Airport, resulting in a $7,500 compensation order and a suspended imprisonment term.
The incident occurred on February 25, 2025, when the man became aggressive while awaiting check-in for a flight to Bali. Due to his behaviour, the female staff member informed him that he would not be permitted to travel. The man initially left the area but soon returned, leaped over the check-in counter, and assaulted the worker by slapping her face, grabbing her throat, pulling her to the ground, and kicking her.
Two bystanders intervened and subdued the assailant until Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers, who were patrolling nearby, arrived and took him into custody. The victim sustained minor injuries requiring medical attention.
The assailant appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on March 6, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to one count of common assault under section 313(1)(b) of the Criminal Code Compilation Act (WA).
The court ordered him to pay $7,500 in compensation to the victim and imposed a term of seven months and 15 days’ imprisonment, suspended until the compensation is paid. He was also granted a spent conviction order.
AFP Acting Superintendent Aviation Shona Davis emphasised the agency’s zero-tolerance policy toward violent or abusive behaviour within airport precincts, stating,
“No one should go to work and be subjected to violence or aggression.”
She reaffirmed the AFP’s commitment to collaborating with airline industry partners to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and passengers, and to prosecute those who break the law.
This incident underscores the critical importance of maintaining safety and respect within airport environments, with authorities prepared to take decisive action against any form of aggression or violence.
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