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Aug 24, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Man gets suspended sentence and $100 fine for naked attack
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Brian Charles Parfitt headbutted an ambulance windshield while naked during a violent confrontation in WA’s Goldfields. A magistrate imposed a suspended prison term and a $100 fine, citing Parfitt’s significant mental health issues, after the incident caused thousands of dollars in damage and traumatised St John paramedics.
WHO: Brian Charles Parfitt; magistrate; St John paramedics
WHAT: Parfitt received a suspended prison term and $100 fine after attacking an ambulance while naked.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Goldfields, Western Australia
WHY: The sentence was handed down for the ambulance attack, with the magistrate citing Parfitt’s significant mental health issues.
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