Bentley, Perth: Boy, 16, charged with mum’s alleged murder, sister allegedly stabbed
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed his mother to death and seriously injured his sister.
A teenage boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his mother with a knife and stabbed his little sister, who managed to flee to get help.
The 16-year-old boy was charged on Wednesday with one count of murder and one count of attempting to unlawfully kill after police attended a home at Bentley, in Perth’s south-east, on Tuesday morning.
The 35-year-old mother was found dead by officers when they arrived at the family residence.
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Bystanders provided the girl with life-saving first aid and she was taken by ambulance to Perth Children’s Hospital, where she remains in a critical but stable condition.
WA Police Acting Inspector Jessica Securo said the incident had shocked the community.
“This incident will have a significant impact on the family, friends and loved ones of all those involved,” she said.
“Our thoughts are with them all, particularly the 12-year-old girl.”
The 16-year-old is due to appear before the Perth Children’s Court on Wednesday.
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