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The Advertiser
2 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Man dies in police custody after being tasered
A man has died in hospital after he was tasered by an officer responding to reports he had entered a stranger's home and smashed windows. The incident is being treated as a death in custody, triggering an internal investigation, Western Australian Police say. Officers were called to the Perth suburb of Embleton about 12.30am on Friday amid reports the man was behaving erratically. "Police responded to reports the man had entered a house occupied by people not known to him and had smashed multiple windows at the property," Assistant Commissioner Martin Haime told reporters. Officers found the man in the home's backyard and attempted to negotiate with him, but he continued to behave aggressively, ignoring their orders. "A Taser was deployed by an officer during attempts to detain the man," Mr Haime said. Officers eventually restrained the man and he suffered a medical episode minutes later. It is understood the man was not conscious or breathing when paramedics arrived at the scene. Paramedics transported him to Royal Perth Hospital, where he later died. "Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones during this difficult time," Mr Haime said. "Due to the fact the man had been in police custody prior to his death, officers from the internal investigation unit will investigate his death as a death in police custody." Officers at the scene provided medical assistance to the man. A report will be prepared for the coroner. A man has died in hospital after he was tasered by an officer responding to reports he had entered a stranger's home and smashed windows. The incident is being treated as a death in custody, triggering an internal investigation, Western Australian Police say. Officers were called to the Perth suburb of Embleton about 12.30am on Friday amid reports the man was behaving erratically. "Police responded to reports the man had entered a house occupied by people not known to him and had smashed multiple windows at the property," Assistant Commissioner Martin Haime told reporters. Officers found the man in the home's backyard and attempted to negotiate with him, but he continued to behave aggressively, ignoring their orders. "A Taser was deployed by an officer during attempts to detain the man," Mr Haime said. Officers eventually restrained the man and he suffered a medical episode minutes later. It is understood the man was not conscious or breathing when paramedics arrived at the scene. Paramedics transported him to Royal Perth Hospital, where he later died. "Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones during this difficult time," Mr Haime said. "Due to the fact the man had been in police custody prior to his death, officers from the internal investigation unit will investigate his death as a death in police custody." Officers at the scene provided medical assistance to the man. A report will be prepared for the coroner. A man has died in hospital after he was tasered by an officer responding to reports he had entered a stranger's home and smashed windows. The incident is being treated as a death in custody, triggering an internal investigation, Western Australian Police say. Officers were called to the Perth suburb of Embleton about 12.30am on Friday amid reports the man was behaving erratically. "Police responded to reports the man had entered a house occupied by people not known to him and had smashed multiple windows at the property," Assistant Commissioner Martin Haime told reporters. Officers found the man in the home's backyard and attempted to negotiate with him, but he continued to behave aggressively, ignoring their orders. "A Taser was deployed by an officer during attempts to detain the man," Mr Haime said. Officers eventually restrained the man and he suffered a medical episode minutes later. It is understood the man was not conscious or breathing when paramedics arrived at the scene. Paramedics transported him to Royal Perth Hospital, where he later died. "Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones during this difficult time," Mr Haime said. "Due to the fact the man had been in police custody prior to his death, officers from the internal investigation unit will investigate his death as a death in police custody." Officers at the scene provided medical assistance to the man. A report will be prepared for the coroner. A man has died in hospital after he was tasered by an officer responding to reports he had entered a stranger's home and smashed windows. The incident is being treated as a death in custody, triggering an internal investigation, Western Australian Police say. Officers were called to the Perth suburb of Embleton about 12.30am on Friday amid reports the man was behaving erratically. "Police responded to reports the man had entered a house occupied by people not known to him and had smashed multiple windows at the property," Assistant Commissioner Martin Haime told reporters. Officers found the man in the home's backyard and attempted to negotiate with him, but he continued to behave aggressively, ignoring their orders. "A Taser was deployed by an officer during attempts to detain the man," Mr Haime said. Officers eventually restrained the man and he suffered a medical episode minutes later. It is understood the man was not conscious or breathing when paramedics arrived at the scene. Paramedics transported him to Royal Perth Hospital, where he later died. "Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones during this difficult time," Mr Haime said. "Due to the fact the man had been in police custody prior to his death, officers from the internal investigation unit will investigate his death as a death in police custody." Officers at the scene provided medical assistance to the man. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
News.com.au
8 hours ago
- News.com.au
Man dies after being tasered by WA police
A man who was tasered by police in Perth has died after suffering an apparent medical episode. Police were called to a property on Priestley St in Embelton about 12.30am on Friday following reports a man had entered a house occupied by people he did not know and smashed multiple windows. 'Police attended the residence and located the man in the rear of the garden of the property,' a police statement read. 'Officers attempted to negotiate with the man, but he continued to behave in an aggressive manner. 'A taser was deployed by an officer and the man was restrained, and he appeared to suffer a medical episode.' The West Australian reported the man was not conscious or breathing when paramedics were called to the home about 1.20am, and upon his arrival to hospital about 2.20am attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. WA Police Assistant Commissioner Martin Haime said an investigation would be conducted by officers from the internal investigations unit because the man had been in police custody prior to his death. Police reported that officers administered first aid to the man and performed CPR until the arrival of St John WA. Paramedics transported him to Royal Perth Hospital. Mr Haime extended police thoughts to the man's family and loved ones, praising first responders for their rapid response before requesting patience while the investigation was still in its early stages. A report will also be prepared for the coroner.
9 News
15-07-2025
- 9 News
Teen in 'fight of her life' after Perth car meet crash
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A 17-year-old girl is in the "fight of her life" in hospital after she was hit by an allegedly speeding car during a cruise meet in inner-city Perth , sparking criticism by car enthusiasts of "hooning". Caitlyn Dickson was leaving an organised car meet near Crown Casino in Burswood when she was hit last night and rushed to hospital, where she remains in a serious condition. A 25-year-year-old will face court tomorrow after being charged tonight over the crash . Caitlyn was on foot when she was hit by a Honda Civic on Camfield Drive in Burswood on Monday, July 14, 2025. (9News) Caitlyn's parents, Paul and Bec Dickson, tonight said they were still in shock. "We are so very grateful to the first responders," they said, in a statement. "It is a miracle that our beautiful girl is still alive – thanks to your efforts. "Caitlyn is a fighter and we know is in for the fight of her life." Caitlyn was on foot when she was hit by a Honda Civic on Camfield Drive about 9.55pm (11.55pm AEST) yesterday. She suffered internal bleeding and broken bones and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition. The impact shattered the car's windscreen but the driver was uninjured. Caitlyn Dickson was leaving an organised car meet near Crown Casino in Burswood when she was hit on Monday, July 14, 2025. (9News) "The body in the air, three, four metres in the air, flinging, like they do in the movies or in Grand Theft Auto ," witness Zak Madsen told 9News. Police weren't on site at the time but had been there earlier in the night. An Ascot man has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, in circumstances of aggravation. It's alleged he was speeding when he hit the teen pedestrian. Car enthusiasts say anti-social behaviour is becoming more common at meets like this and they've had enough, some now fearing for their safety and choosing to stay away. "You want to be able to go out and have a good night out with your mates and not have to look over your shoulder in fear," witness Michael Wood said. The impact shattered the car's windscreen but the driver was uninjured. (9News) Premier Roger Cook weighed in today. "We know the reason why these events are so popular amongst young people is because they film it, they post it online, they make it popular, which continues to drive that risky behaviour," he said. Locals say it's another reason the Burswood race track shouldn't go ahead. "This is going to impact and escalate the hooning that's already happening on Canfield drive with the race track happening," Save Burswood Park co-convenor Robin Harvey said. An online fundraiser has been set up to help the Dicksons. CONTACT US
7NEWS
15-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Teen girl fighting for life after horror crash at Burswood car meet
A 17-year-old girl is fighting for life after being struck by a car at a car meet on Monday night. The teen was trying to cross Camfield Drive in in Burswood, WA, just before 10pm, which was lined by spectators, when she was hit by a black Honda Civic sedan. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today She suffered multiple broken bones and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition. Mobile phone footage captured two cars speeding past spectators gathered outside the Crown complex. Police said the incident occurred as a pre-arranged car meet was dispersing. 'We'll be alleging excessive speed was involved, and other organisers have canceled similar meets or events later this week,' Police Commissioner Col Blanch said. The meet was part of a regular event known as Mondaymeets, which draws large crowds of car enthusiasts each week. Blanch said police were present earlier in the evening and had impounded a vehicle just before the crash. 'I think what we will do as a result is crank down even more and make sure that the behaviour of these organised car meets ... what we don't support is reckless and dangerous behavior that results in these tragedies,' he said. The 25-year-old male driver of the Honda was not injured and is assisting police with their investigation.
ABC News
15-07-2025
- ABC News
Teenage girl critically hurt after being hit by car amid Monday Meets cruise event in Burswood
A teenage girl has been critically injured at a car cruise event in Perth, prompting local car enthusiasts to rally together to denounce hoon behaviour. Major Crash officers are investigating the incident near the Burswood Crown Casino precinct on Monday night. Police said a black Honda Civic struck a 17-year-old girl who was crossing Camfield Drive on foot just before 10pm. She was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital by ambulance and is being treated for critical injuries. The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man, was not injured and is assisting police. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the incident was disappointing and dangerous and alleged speed was a factor. People had gathered in the Crown Casino car park on Monday night as part of an organised car cruise event that began in Jandakot earlier in the evening. The group organising the cruise, Monday Meets Perth, posted on social media saying they were still 'processing how to deal with the events of tonight going forward". 'Our thoughts and best wishes are with the people affected,' they wrote. Earlier in the night when advertising the event, which sees car enthusiasts drive around the city together, the group warned "hoon's number plates will be reported and video sent to police". The incident has sparked a strong reaction from members of Perth's motorist enthusiast scene, with several event coordinators denouncing poor behaviour. A video posted to social media on Tuesday morning from a Perth automotive photographer and car detailing business owner called out what they described as "hoon behaviour". "Everyone's got loved ones they want get home to safely. We don't need anymore numbers to be added to the tolls of deaths on the road. It's already high enough this year," they said. "You are not only endangering your own life if you have passengers you're also endangering their lives. You're also endangering the people around you. It's just not worth it. "Think about the people that you are affecting … your actions have repercussions. "Keep the stupid shit at home. Keep it clean at the meets, don't bring dramas in the meets, don't be a dickhead at the meets, just be respectful." Footage of the incident had been posted and shared on several accounts on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. That prompted an angry reaction from Premier Roger Cook, who vowed to keep pursuing "post and boast" laws that aim to prevent people sharing and promoting alleged criminal activity online. "Our post and boast laws will ensure these things aren't put out there in the public domain on social media, increasing the level of awareness and increasing their popularity," he said. Police are urging anyone with information, or anyone who saw the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers.
