Perth teenager charged with murdering his mother and attempting to kill sister

Police have charged a 16-year-old boy in Perth with the murder of his mother and attempting to unlawfully kill his sister. Photograph: Tony Mcdonough/AAP View image in fullscreen Police have charged a 16-year-old boy in Perth with the murder of his mother and attempting to unlawfully kill his sister. Photograph: Tony Mcdonough/AAP Perth teenager charged with murdering his mother and attempting to kill sister Police found woman dead in Bentley home and seriously injured girl on nearby highway Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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. Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email 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. Western Australia 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.” skip past newsletter promotion after newsletter promotion The 16-year-old was due to appear before the Perth children’s court on Wednesday. Explore more on these topics Perth Western Australia news Share Reuse this content