Zero tolerance approach

Police will continue their zero tolerance towards anti-social behaviour at Rockingham foreshore as the city precinct becomes more popular with teenagers and young adults.

The warning comes after teenager Jamey Barrett was allegedly king-hit on September 16, leaving the 19-year-old with serious head injuries.

Police allege during an argument with three other men in front of the public toilets, Dylan Michael Peter Rimmer, 18, king-hit Mr Barrett, causing him to fall to the ground.

Another man then allegedly lifted the front half of the teenager’s body and slammed him into the ground.

Mr Rimmer, of Shoalwater, was not required to enter a plea in Rockingham Magistrate’s Court on September 17 on a charge of grievous bodily harm.

He is due back in court on October 15.

Sen-Sgt Mark Longman said police would step up their efforts to maintain the foreshore as a family-friendly location.

‘‘We are constantly targeting anti-social behaviour,’’ he said.

‘‘There will be no tolerance and police will issue move on notices and liquor infringements.’’

Sen-Sgt Longman said police would also continue to educate the public about appropriate behaviour and urged people to contact police immediately about incidents of anti-social behaviour.