A general view of a Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) vehicle in Perth. [Photo Credit: ]
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 southeast, on Tuesday morning.
The 35-year-old mother was found dead by officers when they arrived at the family residence.
The 12-year-old girl was also stabbed but managed to flee the house, making it to a nearby highway for help.
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.
