Hor-ror Inside Family Home: Teen Arrested as Mother D-i-es and Sister Remains in Critical Condition After Suspected Stabbing
A teenage boy is in custody after his mother and 12-year-old sister suffered suspected stab wounds in a Perth home, leaving the mother dead and the girl in a serious condition.
Police said they were called to a home in Bentley before 6.30am, where they found a woman, 35, dead.
Police said the girl was able to flee the home, before contacting police and being found in a nearby suburb. 9News
A short time later, they found the 12-year-old girl with serious injuries in Cannington.
Detective Acting Inspector Jessica Securo said members of the public intervened to assist the girl.
“We’re very thankful that members of the public stopped and assisted the female,” she said.
Police believe the pair suffered injuries at the Bentley home, but that the girl was able to get away and call police.
Securo said both had injuries consistent with stab wounds.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Perth Children’s Hospital, where she is suffering from serious injuries and continues to receive treatment.
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy, who is related to both victims, and took him into custody.
He is assisting police, and no charges have been laid. The boy is known to police, Securo said.
She said the incident was being investigated as a suspected family violence incident and that it would shake the local community.
Detective Acting Inspector Jessica Securo said the incident was “tragic”. 9News
“This incident will have a significant impact on the family, friends and loved ones of those involved… our thoughts are with all involved, especially the 12-year-old girl who remains in hospital,” she said.
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“We ask that their privacy be respected.”
A crime scene has been declared at the Bentley home as police continue their investigations.
