A teenager has been charged over an alleged stabbing on a bus in Joondalup that left a 16-year-old in critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital.
WA Police allege a physical altercation occurred between a group of youths and the teenage victim on a bus travelling along Grand Boulevard on Saturday afternoon.
In a statement, a WA Police spokesperson said a 16-year-old from Carramar had been charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm or prevent arrest wounded or caused grievous bodily harm.
“During the altercation, it will be alleged the accused stabbed the victim with a knife,” they said.
“The group and the victim exited the bus before the victim collapsed.
“He was conveyed by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital where he is in a critical but stable condition.”
The alleged attacker is due to appear before Perth Children’s Court today.
Lakelands man charged over pub brawl
In a separate incident, Mandurah detectives have charged a man after a serious assault in Lakelands on Friday.
A 32-year-old man from Lakelands has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm after police received reports of a fight involving several people inside a licensed premises located at the corner of Barrine Road and Seppings Parade.
“It is alleged that while inside the venue, the victim – a man aged in his 30s – was assaulted by another male believed to be known to him,” a police spokesperson said.
“The victim later presented to Rockingham Hospital and, due to the extent of his injuries, was transferred to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious facial and eye injuries.”
The alleged attacker had his bail refused and will appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today.
WA Police are urging anyone who witnessed either incident, or who has information that may assist the investigations, to contact Crime Stoppers or call 1800 333 000.
