City of Swan Mayor David Lucas after the alleged assault.
Camera IconCity of Swan Mayor David Lucas after the alleged assault. Credit: Supplied/Lisa Thomas.

Man accused of assaulting City of Swan Mayor appears in court

Lauren PilatThe Advocate

A MAN accused of attacking City of Swan mayor David Lucas is due to reappear in Midland Magistrates court next month.

Warren Jeater appeared in court today charged with assaulting a person performing a public function and unlawful damage, over an incident in which Mayor Lucas was allegedly hit in the head with a microphone during a council meeting in June.

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The 67-year-old was represented by a duty lawyer who requested a four-week adjournment to seek legal advice.

Jeater is due to appear on August 7.