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Teen charged after mother killed, sister stabbed

By Farid Farid

Jul 22, 2026

Western Australia police have described the incident as a shock to the community. -AAP Image

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his mother with a knife and stabbed his little sister, who managed to flee to get help.

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The 16-year-old boy was charged on Wednesday with one count of murder and one count of attempting to unlawfully kill after police attended a home at Bentley, in Perth's southeast, on Tuesday morning.

The 35-year-old mother was found dead by officers when they arrived at the family residence.

The 12-year-old girl was also stabbed but managed to flee the house, making it to a nearby highway for help.

Bystanders provided the girl with life-saving first aid and she was taken by ambulance to Perth Children's Hospital, where she remains in a critical but stable condition.

WA Police Acting Inspector Jessica Securo said the incident had shocked the community.

"This incident will have a significant impact on the family, friends and loved ones of all those involved," she said.

"Our thoughts are with them all, particularly the 12-year-old girl."

The 16-year-old is due to appear before the Perth Children's Court on Wednesday.