A recently released immigration detainee accused of beating an elderly Perth woman in her own home had been in and out of court on other charges this year.
Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan was one of 154 men released from an immigration detention center after the High Court ruled that indefinite confinement was illegal late last year.
The 43-year-old man and two other attackers allegedly beat 73-year-old Ninette Simons unconscious in Girrawheen, north of Perth, on April 16.
The three men allegedly arrived at the home Simons shares with her husband Philip, 76, posing as police officers.
Jamshidi Doukoshkan appeared in the Joondalup Magistrate’s Court on Monday charged with aggravated burglary, assault, detaining someone, robbery and impersonating a public official.
Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan (above), a recently released immigration detainee accused of beating an elderly woman in her own home, has been in and out of court this year.
He had previously faced Perth Magistrates Court on February 20, charged with two counts of failing to comply with his surveillance conditions by breaching the 10pm to 6am curfew.
The Kuwaiti had been granted $5,000 bail that day after the Commonwealth did not object to it, but a magistrate warned him he was “on very delicate ground”.
Jamshidi Doukoshkan was due to appear in court again on April 5, but the charges were dropped on March 22, according to Western Australia.
That same day, a court order requiring Jamshidi Doukoshkan to remain at a fixed address was suspended after being in effect for about a month.
Following the decision not to file those charges, Jamshidi Doukoshkan was arrested again.
This time he was caught trespassing and driving with an expired license and fined $400 at Perth Magistrates Court on April 10.
He was arrested on Sunday and charged with housebreaking in Girrawheen.
Jamshidi Doukoshkan and two other attackers allegedly beat 73-year-old Ninette Simons (above) unconscious in Girrawheen, north of Perth, on April 16.
The Federal Opposition has called for the immediate dismissal of Home Secretary Clare O’Neil and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles.
“If they can’t explain what they are going to do to make sure this doesn’t happen again, then they should both resign,” said Liberal senator James Paterson.
Mr and Mrs Simons were inside their home on Allinson Drive when three men allegedly posing as police officers knocked on their door.
As soon as Mr. Simons opened the door, he was allegedly pushed to the ground and his hands tied behind his back.
Ms Simons was allegedly attacked shortly afterwards and the group pinned her to the ground and punched her in the face several times, rendering her unconscious.
It is further alleged that the thieves stole more than $200,000 in jewelry and other belongings before fleeing the home on foot.
Mrs Simons said the attack left her traumatized and seriously injured.
‘I’m not the same person I used to be, I can barely stand or walk. “I used to be able to go dancing and it’s very unlikely I’ll do it again,” she said.
“The dizziness is driving me crazy.”
Police arrested three other men over the incident and are still searching for another alleged offender.
Jamshidi Doukoshkan was released from Yongah Hill detention center in Perth last November.
A Superior Court ruling found it illegal for detainees who could not be deported to remain in detention indefinitely, and he was released into the community with dozens of other detainees.
The Federal Opposition has called for the immediate dismissal of Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil (right) and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles (left).
On March 22, a court order requiring Jamshidi Doukoshkan to remain at a fixed address was suspended after being in effect for about a month.
Western Australia opposition leader Libby Mettam said Premier Roger Cook had broken his promise that police would closely monitor those detained in the community.
An Australian Border Force spokesperson said the Department of Home Affairs was aware that an individual holding a Bridging R Visa had been arrested by WA Police on Sunday.
“Community safety remains the absolute priority for Australian Border Force and the Department of Home Affairs, and we will continue to work closely with our state and territory partners,” the spokesperson said.
Investigations are ongoing and a suspected criminal remains outstanding.
Jamshidi Doukoshkan was remanded in custody and will appear in court again on June 10.
