By Rebecca Peppiatt and Rachael Clifford
An 18-year-old man has appeared in court after he was charged with murder following a police investigation into the death of a man in Midland.
Tawhai Walker-Loughlin was charged with murder overnight following what neighbours described as a frenzied stabbing attack on Thursday evening outside a home on the corner of Great Northern Highway and Margaret Street in Perth’s east.
A man has been charged with murder over a death in Midland on Thursday.Credit: 9 News Perth
Police later confirmed that a 33-year-old man had died after he was conveyed to hospital with serious injuries.
On Friday police said three people were assisting with their enquiries as they examined two separate locations in the nearby area.
Neighbours recalled a woman at the scene just moments after the alleged attack.
“Watching her, she went from disbelief, to shock, to distraught,” a nearby resident said.
Police swarmed the street.Credit: 9 News Perth
“My heart was breaking for her.”
Walker-Loughlin was told by a magistrate on Saturday “this is a very serious charge here”, before his matter was adjourned through to Stirling Gardens.
He spoke only to confirm that he understood the charge before him, before asking “is that it?” as he was led away.
His next appearance is on July 30.
The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives ask anyone with any information or vision relating to this incident, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
People providing information may remain anonymous if they wish.