<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A man accused of fatally assaulting </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/labor-party" rel="" target="" title="Labor"><span>Labor</span></a><span> identity Tim Picton will be released from custody after he was granted bail for allegedly attacking another man.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A group of about 20 family and supporters packed </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/courts" rel="" target="" title="Perth Supreme Court"><span>Perth Supreme Court</span></a><span> today for Brodie Jake Dewar's appearance via video-link from Hakea Prison.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 20-year-old is accused of attacking Picton, 36, in Northbridge, in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/perth" rel="" target="" title="Perth's inner city"><span>Perth's inner city</span></a><span>, in the early hours of December 27.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attack-iran-live-updates-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/94a5cc0c-0369-44b9-8765-70bb2633e2bd" target="_blank"><strong><span>Iran made chilling nuclear threat, US claims</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Picton, who has been lauded as a brilliant political tactician, died in hospital several weeks after hitting his head on the pavement during the incident with Dewar.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His death triggered an </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tim-picton-memorial/a7e1c8f6-130d-47b7-853a-7ff1232786dc" rel="" target="_blank" title="outpouring of grief from his family, friends and colleagues"><span>outpouring of grief from his family, friends and colleagues</span></a><span>, as tributes flowed from the prime minister, several premiers and business leaders.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Picton had advised state and federal politicians, and helped guide WA Labor to a landslide 2021 election victory.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/brodie-jake-dewar-court-updates-labor-identity-tim-pictons-alleged-killer-wins-bid-for-freedom/1a1fcbe9-5aab-4b6c-8ec3-7638d3daf839" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>EXCLUSIVE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/tweed-council-fined-woman-6000-over-tiny-swap-meet-market/755cb54e-3798-4593-b3c5-8bc06578037c" target="_blank"><strong><span>Peita was slapped with $6000 fine for hosting 'tiny' swap meet</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dewar was originally charged with grievous bodily harm over the incident that was recorded on CCTV, but this was upgraded to manslaughter after Picton died.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A magistrate previously granted Dewar bail for those charges.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Today, Justice Joseph McGrath granted Dewar bail with strict conditions for an incident with another man on Christmas Day in the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/perth" rel="" target="" title="Perth suburb of Kalamunda"><span>Perth suburb of Kalamunda</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>These include a curfew between 7pm and 5am, living with his parents, handing over his passport and not entering licensed premises, such as pubs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dewar is also banned from consuming alcohol and illicit substances, and must submit to random testing when required.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The court has previously heard Picton was ejected from the Paramount Nightclub due to intoxication before Dewar allegedly attacked him on the street about 45 minutes later.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LATEST:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/jackie-henderson-leaves-the-kyle-and-jackie-o-show-after-22-years-kyles-future-at-risk/0d1d1dd6-e805-4ca6-b1cf-356dbe6faca2" target="_blank"><strong><span>Kyle fill-in's message for listeners after Jackie O quits radio show</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In the hours before that, Picton repeatedly grabbed Dewar's 18-year-old cousin around the waist and made unwanted advances towards her, according to defence lawyer Simon Watters, who also represented the accused man in court today.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The young woman, Dewar and others in their group repeatedly told Picton to stop and go away, but the unwanted attention continued, the court heard.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Picton's advances continued on the street after the venue closed, amid numerous attempts to dance with the young woman before he was allegedly attacked.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dewar and Picton came face to face several minutes later, after the older man made another failed attempt to engage with the young woman outside a fast-food restaurant, Watters had told the court.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Picton had his left hand in his pocket and was not acting aggressively, according to a police prosecutor, who cited CCTV footage.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He slowly lifts his right hand and takes a puff on a cigarette before Dewar allegedly struck him in the face, and he falls to the ground, hitting his head.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>His hand only came out of his pocket once he was lying on the ground.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Dewar is expected to be released from custody later today.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He is scheduled to reappear in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/courts" rel="" target="" title="Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court"><span>Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court</span></a><span> on February 18.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here 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