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Mandurah pub bashing: Man accused of bashing father at Cobblers Tavern in Falcon

A 47-year-old father is clinging to life in an intensive care unit after he was allegedly punched unconscious and kicked in the head while he was down at a Mandurah pub — an assault his accused attacker labelled a “huge mistake”.

Police say the victim was at Cobblers Tavern in Falcon drinking with friends when the alleged attack happened about 10.40pm on Saturday.

The alleged blow caused Mr Bray to fall backwards and hit his head on the ground, knocking him unconscious.

It's alleged while he was still on the ground, Mr Matsias then kicked him in the head.

The accused was arrested at his Falcon home a short time after the alleged attack and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

The victim, My Bray, was rushed to Peel Health Campus before being transferred to Royal Perth with bleeding on the brain.

He was in a critical condition on Sunday.

Mr Matsias appeared in the Northbridge Magistrates Court on Sunday.

The West reports, the 36-year-old admitted the alleged attack was a "huge mistake" and he had been "drinking a little bit too much". 

He told the court there was an “altercation beforehand and it was taken out of context". 

Mr Matsias was granted bail with strict conditions including being banned from leaving WA, drinking alcohol, entering a licensed premises or contacting Mr Bray.