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Man brandishing gel-blaster shot in the hand by police
A 54-year-old man was shot after allegedly pointing a suspected firearm at police.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Floreat man charged after neighbour’s cat dies in esky
The man had trapped the cat and then called City of Nedlands rangers to notify them, but when they arrived, the animal was dead.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Police search for man after Northbridge indecent assault
The incident occured on December 17 at a bar on James Street in Northbridge.
- by Hamish Hastie
Police arrest man after pursuit through Perth’s southern suburbs
Police allege about 1.25pm on Friday a white MG MG3 failed to stop for officers on Bolderwood Drive, South Lake.
- by Hamish Hastie
‘Ninja’ allegedly sets upon Perth grandmother with ‘sai’ weapons, throwing star
Teresa Urbaniak was walking her dogs on New Year’s Eve when she alleges a man wearing an all-black costume and mask attacked her. Then, her husband made a citizen’s arrest.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt and Jamie Freestone
Police probe Wooroloo bushfire that destroyed a home on New Year’s Day
Investigators are appealing to the public to help them determine the cause of the fire that started on Wednesday and destroyed a home, plus 800 hectares of bush.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Christmas car chase ends on Lockridge roof
Police abandoned a pursuit of an alleged stolen car through Perth suburbs over community safety concerns. But a day later, they caught up with the driver.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Nearly $300,000 of heroin allegedly excreted by two men after baggage search at Perth Airport
The Hungarian nationals arrived in Perth on Sunday where they were subject to a baggage examination. During the search one of the men complained his stomach hurt and said he wanted to go to hospital.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Fear of further attacks after teenager indecently assaulted in Aubin Grove
Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man who indecently assaulted a 15-year-old girl in Aubin Grove on Sunday.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Cops seize meth allegedly destined for WA holiday towns
A 49-year-old man was the passenger in a car stopped by police travelling north near Geraldton when they discovered he was allegedly carrying 53 grams of meth.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Police presence drives down crime as over 100,000 people flocked to Perth to see in 2025
WA Police enjoyed a slightly quieter night than usual as an increased presence in entertainment precincts saw a reduction in arrests compared to previous years.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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