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News.com.au
5 hours ago
- News.com.au
Mother accused of murdering baby boy in Perth named
A mother accused of murdering her seven-month-old baby boy in a Perth home has been named. Jacinta Beth Sells, 31, is charged with murdering her son early Monday morning, in what police allege is a domestic violence homicide. Police and paramedics were called to the Balcatta residence about 3am following reports a child had been seriously injured. The infant was found with suspected stab wounds and was declared dead at the scene. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said police will allege the death is a family violence incident, with family members present at the time. 'There was a male, a female and a young person,' he said. 'This is a trauma that no one will ever recover from, the family are deeply affected.' Mr Blanch said first responders arrived to a 'horrific' crime scene. 'There would be very few cases where you would have a crime scene of such a horrific nature for our officers and for first responders involved,' he said. 'It's something that will most likely haunt them for the rest of their careers.' Ms Sells appeared in court in Perth on Wednesday. She did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody. She is scheduled to appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court in August.
BBC News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Goodwin satisfied with United's display in draw at St Johnstone
Manager Jim Goodwin was satisfied with his Dundee United side's display in a pre-season draw at St signing Bert Esselink opened the scoring for Goodwin's men in the first half before Saints forward Makenzie Kirk found a leveller after the United boss was keen to focus on his team's performance in the opening period, saying there were "really good passages of play" from his players."You can see what we're trying to achieve in terms of how we want to play," Goodwin added. "We played our way out of trouble, breaking lines into midfield, and were able to attack at pace in the wide areas. "Second half we made a lot of changes and there was a lot of inexperience out there. The game panned out how we thought it would."
ABC News
6 hours ago
- ABC News
German backpacker Carolina Wilga discharged after five nights in Perth hospital
German backpacker Carolina Wilga has been discharged from Perth's Fiona Stanley Hospital after spending five nights recovering from her outback ordeal. Police said on Saturday she was exhausted, dehydrated, suffering from sunburn and had an injured foot. She also endured sub-zero temperatures and was "ravaged' by mosquito bites while missing, according to police. In a social media post from hospital on Monday night, Ms Wilga said she had lost 12 kilograms in that time. The backpacker was missing for 11 nights in WA's remote outback, north of the Wheatbelt town of Beacon more than 300 kilometres north-east of Perth. After an extensive air and land search, she was found on the edge of Karroun Hill Nature Reserve in WA's remote Wheatbelt region by a local farmer. The tourist was located barefoot 36 kilometres from her van, which she abandoned after it became bogged. After she was found on Friday evening, Ms Wilga was airlifted to Perth on a police plane, where she was taken to hospital via ambulance. Ms Wilga later released a statement saying she had hit her head after she lost control of her vehicle and it rolled down a slope in the reserve. In it, she expressed her gratitude for all involved in the search and her recovery. "Especially to the police investigators, searchers, the German Consulate, the medical staff and the wonderful nurses who took care of me with so much compassion," she said. "I am simply beyond grateful to have survived." The ABC confirmed Ms Wilga left hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
ABC News
7 hours ago
- ABC News
Man charged after teenage girl seriously injured at Perth car cruise event
The girl, 17, was struck by a Honda Civic after a car club meet-up in the Perth suburb of Burswood on Monday night. WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. ( ABC News )
ABC News
8 hours ago
- ABC News
Chinese national Chun Lai Yuen granted bail after Caitlyn Dickson struck in high-speed crash
A Chinese national allegedly behind the wheel of a speeding vehicle which struck a teenage girl following a car cruise event has been granted bail despite police concerns he is a flight risk. Chun Lai Yuen, 25, appeared today in the Perth Magistrates Court charged with dangerous driving, after 17-year-old Caitlyn Dickson sustained serious injuries at a car meet on Monday night. Police allege Mr Yuen was driving a black Honda Civic at more than 90 kilometres per hour on Camfield Drive near Crown Casino when it struck Ms Dickson. Police prosecutor Sgt Simon Chan opposed bail, saying Mr Yuen was on a temporary student visa and did not have a stable base in Perth. Magistrate Elizabeth Langdon granted bail with a $20,000 surety, and conditions including Mr Yuen not drive a motor vehicle. He is due back in court on August 15.
