Man Charged with Murder After Alleged Attack in Perth

0:00What's up Sydney? This is Sydney News Today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. A 37-year-old man from Scarborough faces murder charges after allegedly attacking a 62-year-old stranger in Perth Central Business. District. The incident happened on Hay Street near Victoria Avenue just after 11 p.m. on Friday night. Police say the victim fell and hit his head on the pavement, leading to his death at Royal Perth Hospital. The two men did not know each other, and authorities alleged the suspect stole items from the older man before fleeing. This comes amid reports of another theft earlier that same evening, where the same man is accused of taking property from a 41-year-old. Witnesses in the busy area were stunned by how close the violence unfolded. One local worker from a nearby pub described rushing out to see the arrest, saying it felt shockingly near their doorstep. The suspect now faces five charges, including aggravated grievous bodily harm and aggravated robbery, some tied to the prior theft.

1:00He appeared in Perth Magistrate's Court on Sunday. He's been remanded in custody until his next court date later this month, as police continue investigating the full sequence of events. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com