The heartbroken parents of a talented young football star fighting for his life in intensive care have flown in to Perth from Britain to be by his side.
Danny Hodgson, 25, was bashed while on his way home from an end of season game in Perth on Saturday night.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm over the alleged attack on the British expat, who remains in an induced coma.
Nicola and Peter Hodgson landed in Perth at 3pm on Friday and headed straight to hotel quarantine, but are hoping to be given compassionate clearance to see their son at Royal Perth Hospital before the two-week period is up.
Nicola and Peter Hodgson landed in Perth at 3pm on Friday afternoon and headed straight to hotel quarantine but are hoping to receive clearance to see their son
Danny Hodgson (pictured left with partner Jessica right), 25, was attacked while on his way home from an end of season game in Perth on Saturday night
The star player for ECU Joondalup Football Club has been in the coma since last Sunday after he was allegedly punched in the back of the head after heading home from a team function.
He has suffered a brain haemorrhage and head fractures as a result of the alleged attack, with his parents rushing to be by the 25-year-old's side.
'It's incredible that in 24 hours we have been able to achieve the impossible,' Mr Hodgson's mum Nicola wrote on Facebook after securing a flight to Australia.
'I cannot thank everyone enough who has been involved. Our prayers have been answered and we have confirmed flights to Australia.
'Danny still has a long journey ahead of him but the fact that me and Peter will be by his side through it gives us enormous comfort. It's the most emotional experience I've ever had.
'One act of violence has spurred thousands of acts of kindness and for that we will be eternally grateful.'
His parents arrived at Perth Airport on Friday afternoon before getting into their hotel quarantine transport bus.
Mr Hodgson's girlfriend Jessica, aunt and uncle are the only visitors permitted at his bedside in the meantime.
He has a long and challenging healing process ahead of him and could stay in an induced coma for weeks or even months.
Danny Hodgson (pictured with his partner Jessica) was knocked to the ground in an unprovoked attack. A teenager has since been charged
Almost $90,000 has already been raised towards his recovery, which included donations from Manchester United goalkeeper and personal friend, Dean Henderson, and retired England legend Alan Shearer.
'The funds will go towards paying for his mortgage and other bills and to also allow his girlfriend to not worry about work during this time, Danny will need all the support he can,' friend Steve Burton wrote a GoFundMe page.
The family's original Facebook post was inundated with more than 6,000 shares and hundreds of comments within five hours.
Several tagged Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan in the post to alert him of the family's desperate situation.
'Please help this family. An innocent victim and family hurt by someone here in WA. They should not
