Perth boy accused of stabbing mum to death refuses to appear before magistrate
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-05 14:53 UTC+10:00
Section: National / WA
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Australia, Law & Courts, Family, Crime & Justice
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Snippet:
A 16-year-old boy who is alleged to have killed his mother and stabbed his 12-year-old sister would not appear before a magistrate in Perth Children’s Court on Wednesday as it was revealed he was being seen by a psychiatrist on a weekly basis while in custody.
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