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Perth Musician Placed In Coma After King Hit

2 June 2014 | 11:47 am | Staff Writer

Police looking for information

Respected Perth guitarist Sacha Tostevin was placed in an induced coma over the weekend after being the victim of an alleged one-punch assault.

Western Australian Police said that the incident happened about 12.20am Saturday morning on Subiaco's Hay Street and described the injuries to 29-year-old Tostevin as “serious”.

“The injured man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was placed in an induced coma,” they said.

Perth Now identified the victim as Tostevin, who plays in AAAGH BATS! And The Silence In-Between. His father told Nine News, “You don't want this to happen to your own family but this time it has and it's terrible.”

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Police have released CCTV footage of a group of individuals they would like to speak to about the attack, and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police have been contacted by theMusic.com.au for further information.