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The father of one-punch attack victim Danny Hodgson has been granted a permanent visa to stay in Australia to care for his son.
Danny, originally from the UK, was attacked outside a train station in Perth just over two years ago and suffered a catastrophic brain injury.
A talented football player at the time of the attack, the now 27-year-old has undergone extensive surgeries in Perth and has lifelong injuries.
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His father Peter Hodgson has been in Australia caring for his son, but time was running out on his temporary visa.
Now, after a meeting with the Department of Home Affairs and intervention from Western Australia's Attorney-General John Quigley, a permanent visa has been granted.
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Last month Danny spoke out after his attacker allegedly re-offended.
His attacker sentenced to three and a half years behind bars for the punch that left Danny permanently disabled, but served 22 months and has already been released.
"I've had six brain surgeries, I'm serving a life sentence," he told 9News.
