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News.com.au
06-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Perth man Steven Naoum allegedly choked child during soccer match
A man who allegedly choked an 11-year old child during a junior soccer match in Perth has fronted court. Steven Naoum, 46, is charged with impeding a person's breathing by applying pressure to their neck over an alleged altercation that took place in front of 20 other children at Abbeville Park in Mindarie on May 25. Police allege Mr Naoum approached a young player from the Mindarie Football Club during a game before the incident happened. The father of a Whitford City Football Club player was banned from all club activities pending the outcome of legal proceedings. Mr Naoum did not enter a plea when he appeared in the Joondalup Magistrates Court on Friday but said he understood the charge when it was read out to him. The matter was adjourned until July 25.
News.com.au
26-05-2025
- News.com.au
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.'
