WA: Man dies of stab wounds, step son charged

AAP General News (Australia)
12-31-2006
WA: Man dies of stab wounds, step son charged

Police have charged a Perth man with grievous bodily harm .. in connection with the
death of a man from stab wounds.

Police say the 46-year-old died at his home in Seville Grove .. in Perth's south ..

after his 18-year-old step son stabbed him with a fishing knife during an argument.

The 18-year-old has been charged with grievous bodily harm .. and is due to appear
in Perth Magistrate's Court on January 1.

Police say the charge is likely to be upgraded following the outcome of a post mortem.

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KEYWORD: STABS (PERTH)

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