A Perth grandfather who was allegedly bashed in his own home before his jewellery was snatched, has needed metal plates inserted in his face to help him heal.
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"I didn't have no warning, they came in two steps, I lift my head and that's it, they were on me," he told 9News.The 68-year-old was left battered and bruised after the alleged attack, revealing the full extend of his injuries on Tuesday. A gold chain was ripped from around his neck as the grandfather of 13 was allegedly repeatedly struck, including with the butt of a firearm and robbed of $50,000 in jewellery.
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