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Jack Brearley, 21, has been charged with homicide, and is now going through two extra prices – aggravated assault occasioning bodily hurt and stealing.
These relate to the alleged assault of a 13-year-old boy Cassius was strolling dwelling with, Western Australian Police Commissioner Col Blanch mentioned at this time.
“It is alleged he struck the 13-year-old throughout the face with a metallic pole,” Blanch mentioned.
The boy was on crutches and it is going to be alleged Brearley, stole these from {the teenager}.
Blanch mentioned police are nonetheless talking to others who might have been concerned within the assault or current on the time, however the investigation remains to be underway.
“(We have) spoken to a variety of folks we consider current,” he mentioned.
“There could also be different prices coming ahead. I do not wish to say any greater than that, aside from the investigation is ongoing.”
Blanch defended feedback he made on 6PR radio earlier this week about Cassius being within the “mistaken place on the mistaken time”.
“Cassius was the harmless sufferer of a violent assault,” he mentioned.
“Justice for Cassius is my first precedence.”
When pressed on extra particulars about whether or not the alleged assault on Cassius was racially motivated, Blanch wouldn’t be drawn.
He mentioned he wished the courtroom to do its job and wouldn’t be put ready to jeopardise the authorized course of.
