UPDATE: 17yo boy charged over serious assault in Warnbro

Thursday, 11 May 2023 06:02

By Staff Writer

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Police have charged a 17-year-old male in relation to a serious assault in Warnbro yesterday.

The boy has been charged with one count of unlawful grievous bodily harm.

He will appear in Perth Children's Court today, May 11.

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Rockingham Detectives are seeking information regarding an incident in Warnbro today, Wednesday 10 May 2023, in which a woman was allegedly wounded.

At about 1.10pm, a 21-year-old woman and an unknown male had an altercation in the carpark of a shopping centre on Warnbro Sound Avenue.

It will be alleged that during the altercation, the male struck the woman with a large bladed weapon, before he left the scene in a light-coloured sedan.

The woman received serious injuries to her arm and was taken to Rockingham Hospital by a family member.

As inquiries continue, police have released a description of a male they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.

He is believed to be light-skinned and aged in his early 20s, with brown hair. He was wearing all black clothing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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