Perth Concert Hall incident: Police probe after man slashed with box cutter during Babbu Maan concert

Detectives are investigating after a man was slashed with a box cutter during a brawl that erupted at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday night. Police were called to the venue on St Georges Terrace about 9.30pm over reports a man had been stabbed inside. It is believed an altercation had broken out between two groups of people — who are not known to each other — before the bloody incident. “Inquiries suggest the altercation occurred after a verbal disagreement between the two groups,” police said. A man — aged in his 20s — suffered a laceration injury to his left forearm during the scuffle. He was treated by St John WA and given stitches. A new image released by WA Police on Wednesday shows the victim’s gruesome injury. Police are looking to speak to one particular man, who they believe may be involved in the incident. He’s described as approximately 180cm tall, of medium build, with a fade-style haircut, a light-coloured short beard, a moustache, and a goatee. No charges have been laid yet, with Police Commissioner Col Blanch on Wednesday confirming the incident was confined between two people. “I believe there was an altercation between two people, and one person was slashed in the arm,” he said. “We believe the weapon was a box cutter, which we have seized. “The box cutter — we’re checking it and speaking to witnesses. We hope there’ll be some forensic analysis, and we’ll identify the suspect.” Indian performer Babbu Maan — billed as one of the “biggest stars of Punjabi music” — performed on the night. Anyone with any information about this incident or the identity of this individual is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online here. People reporting to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous if they wish. Mobile phone, dash-cam or CCTV footage can be sent directly to investigators via this link.