Family of Cassius Turvey issue desperate plea

Reckless thieves have stolen a bike belonging to Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey, an act that’s been described as “disrespectful”.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story contains the name and images of a person who has died.

The devastated family of Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey has made a desperate plea for thieves to return the boy’s stolen bike.

A social media post is going viral asking for the bike to be returned to Cassius’s mother’s home in the Perth suburb of Stratton after it was stolen in the past few days.

“Cassiuss bike was stolen from his home in Stratton respectively return the bike this belongs to Cass so disrespectful!” the post reads.

“This is sentimental to his family, please share so Cassius’ bike is returned home.”

The 15-year-old Noongar Yamatji boy was allegedly beaten with a pole while walking home from school in Perth on October 13.

He suffered severe brain injuries and died in hospital 10 days later.

Four people have since been charged over Cassius’s death. Police allege 21-year-old Jack Steven James Brearley used a metal pole in the alleged attack.

Police allege Brodie Lee Palmer, Michael Colin and Aleesha Louise Gilmore were in Mr Brearley’s company and they have also been charged with murder.

The death of the young Aboriginal boy sparked calls for change across the country.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among those expressing their shock.

Cassius died 10 days after the incident from the injuries he received.

“My heart goes out to the family and friends of Cassius Turvey,” he said at the time.

“This is a human tragedy.

“People are hurting and my heart goes out to them at this difficult time.”

The schoolboy’s grieving mother has been a leading figure in the demands for action on violence against Indigenous people.

“My son was an amazing young boy, we have lots of amazing young people in our community, black, white and brown,” she told reporters.

“I want to tell those children not to be fearful, you can still walk the streets.”

She called for peace and calm after the event.