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Detainee released by Coalition one of trio accused of attack on grandmother
It can be revealed a second man accused of a brutal attack on a Perth grandmother was released from detention when Peter Dutton was minister for home affairs.
- by David Crowe, Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill
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Rape charges against Perth bikie Troy Mercanti dropped
A woman who claimed Troy Mercanti assaulted and raped her after a night out in Northbridge has withdrawn her accusations, forcing the police to drop the charges.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Police
‘They refused to attend’: Perth paramedic slams police response to service station death
But police deny they were called ‘multiple times’ to attend a Dawesville scene where an alleged altercation between two men resulted in a death.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Perth man stabbed by radicalised 16-year-old ‘coming to terms’ with what happened
The man stabbed by a teenager on Saturday night in Willetton by a teen boy who was later shot dead by police has spoken publicly about his ordeal.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Slain bikie boss’ widow sues WA government, hitman after witnessing assassination
Amanda Martin and her daughter filed a lawsuit in the Perth District Court for “damages by way of mental harm suffered” from witnessing Nick Martin be shot by a sniper.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill
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Courts
Court document reveals confusion over released Perth detainee’s curfew requirements
A court transcript indicates an immigration detainee released following a High Court decision was granted bail in March by a Perth magistrate who appeared to have no idea he was subject to strict monitoring conditions.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Why didn’t WA’s program to counter violent extremism work?
A shocking incident in Perth – which WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said had “all the hallmarks” of a terrorist attack – has highlighted the difficulty of reversing radical ideologies.
- by Hamish Hastie
Perth bikie Troy Mercanti accused of ‘backhanding’ woman, raping her after night out in Northbridge
Prosecutors also told the court a second woman has come forward over a separate incident following news of the 56-year-old’s arrest last week.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
WA mum accused of attempting to kill disabled daughter, court told
The woman denies attempting to kill her disabled daughter after allegedly telling medical professionals the child was deteriorating and “nearing the end of her life”.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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WA
Alleged Perth ‘Ponzi scheme’ fraudster slapped with more charges
Jack Endersby is now alleged to have received more than $2.5 million from 22 victims across Australia.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt