A YOUNG Yanchep man has been charged over the death of a man who was found unconscious at a Subiaco intersection and later died in hospital.

Homicide Squad detectives charged a 20-year-old man with unlawful assault causing death.

Grant Raymond Smith appeared in Perth Magistrates Court and was grant bail, which was unopposed by police.

His lawyer Natalia Tasic told the court Mr Smith worked two jobs – as an apprentice electrician six days a week and as a barman at The Vic hotel in Subiaco at night.

She said her client also had no criminal record. Mr Smith appeared composed in the dock and spoke little, just to confirm his name and that he understood the charge.

Magistrate Peter Malone imposed strict bail conditions on Mr Smith, including a $10,000 surety with a $10,000 personal undertaking, surrendering his passport, not to leave the state or contact three prosecution witnesses.

He warned Mr Smith to be conscious of his bail conditions as he was facing an “extremely serious” charge.

Dean Allan Cooksley, 48, was found in the early hours of Sunday, August 26, lying unconscious with critical head injuries at the intersection of Rupert Street and Hammersley Road in Subiaco. He was rushed to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital but died a few days later.

Police had previously issued a plea for information relating to the owner of a small red hatchback seen in the area and acting “suspiciously” in the area.

Police are still asking for anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

Mr Smith will next appear in court on October 15.