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Perth man accused of 'locking boy in a cage' pleads not guilty

By Heather McNeill

A man accused of locking a young boy in a 'cage' at a Perth supermarket has pleaded not guilty to two charges in Armadale Court.

The accused did not speak to media outside court on Tuesday.

The accused did not speak to media outside court on Tuesday.Credit: Heather McNeill

Farivar Ronaghi, 41, was charged with deprivation of liberty and common assault after a December 30 incident at the Kelmscott IGA in which he allegedly injured a boy who reportedly tried to steal a bottle of Coke.

Mr Rongahi, from Karrinyup, is also alleged to have locked the boy in a storeroom at the supermarket.

He was bailed to reappear on May 28.

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