An 11yo boy was allegedly choked by a parent during a soccer game in Perth
A parent has been charged after allegedly choking an 11-year-old boy during a junior soccer match in suburban Perth.
Western Australian Police allege a physical altercation took place when a 46-year-old man from Watermans Bay approached the young Mindarie Football Club player during a game at Abbeville Park between 11am and 1pm on Sunday.
The parent of a Whitford City Football Club player was arrested and charged with impeding another person's breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the neck.
Police said the 11-year-old boy did not require any medical treatment.
Whitford City Football Club issued a statement on social media saying the parent of a junior player had been banned from all club activities pending the outcome of legal proceedings.
'The club is co-operating fully with the authorities,' a spokesman said.
'We take matters of this nature extremely seriously, and our priority is the safety and wellbeing of all players, families, and volunteers.
'As the matter is now before the court, the club will not be making any further comment at this time.'
The man is due to face the Joondalup Magistrates Court on June 6.
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