The family of Danny Hodgson has been given the “perfect” Christmas gift as he prepares to leave hospital for a short visit home.

Mr Hodgson was allegedly punched without warning during a night out in Perth’s CBD on September 5, causing him to fall backward and hit his head on the ground.

He was taken to hospital with significant head injuries and has spent weeks in care.

His family tells 6PR Breakfast he will be released to return home for Christmas.

“Danny’s home visit is the most perfect gift we could ask for and all the proof we need that Christmas miracles do happen,” the Hodgsons wrote in a statement. (See full statement below)

Press PLAY below to hear Mark Gibson’s reaction 

Read the full statement from the Hodgsons below: 

Seventeen weeks ago we began an unimaginable journey that no family should ever have to take.

Our son, brother, nephew, grandson and boyfriend, Danny Hodgson, was struck down in an unprovoked act of violence, and in the blink of an eye our lives changed forever.

While every minute of every hour of every day of the past 17 weeks has been uncertain, we have always known two important things.

Danny is a fighter, and we would walk this journey together.

Today, Danny is preparing to leave hospital for a very short time with his beautiful Jess at his side to be part of our family Christmas.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the medical and rehabilitation staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital who have helped to make this possible.

Danny’s home visit is the most perfect gift we could ask for and all the proof we need that Christmas miracles do happen.

Merry Christmas from the Hodgson family.

Image: Supplied