Daniel Jacob King: Woorree man bailed after horrific alleged assault on brother-in-law over gaming console

A 20-year-old man has been accused of beating his brother-in-law to unconsciousness after a gaming console dispute. Daniel Jacob King appeared in Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday after spending a night in custody. He was arrested and charged with endangering life after an altercation at his Woorree home. No pleas were entered. The court was told at 10am on Wednesday, Mr King was home with his brother-in-law, sister and others when a dispute arose over a PlayStation 5. Police prosecutor Sgt Michael Semp told the court Mr King repeatedly punched his 25-year-old brother-in-law in the nose, mouth and face and slung him to the floor. After Mr King allegedly sat on his brother-in-law and punched him until he could no longer close his fist, the court heard he resorted to stomping and kicking him. A witness stepped in and broke it up and the accused allegedly went to his bedroom and watched a movie, the court was told. The 25-year-old brother-in-law briefly lost consciousness and required help to stand. According to the prosecution, Mr King told police if he had not been pulled away he would not have stopped assaulting his brother-in-law. He allegedly told police “he had it coming because he is lazy”. Defence lawyer Eva Svanberg said Mr King had blocked his brother-in-law on social media and could live with his mother in Rangeway. The court was told the 20-year-old had no prior record and could raise a surety working at a camping and fishing store. Mr King was granted bail with protective conditions not to contact his brother-in-law or any witnesses at the address, including his sister. He cannot be within 50m of the alleged victim or approach within 100m of where he lives or works. The matter was adjourned until Thursday, August 15.