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The Age
3 days ago
- The Age
Perth boys jailed over series of violent ‘premeditated' attacks on gay men
A group of boys aged between 15 and 17 have jailed over a spate of violent assaults on several different men in September last year. The five teenagers, who cannot be named because of their age, lured the strangers to various locations in Perth's south-west after using a fake profile on gay dating app Grindr. Dressed in black and wearing masks, the boys assaulted five men in separate instances over two days, attacking them with metal poles, a crowbar, pepper spray, a knife, and a Taser, Perth Children's Court was told on Wednesday. The terrified men were also verbally abused by the teens. On one occasion, one was warned, 'Shut your f---ing mouth, or I will stab you'. One man was stripped of his clothes and had a front tooth knocked out before he ran naked into a swamp where he waited in waist-deep water for the group to leave. After climbing out of the water, he passed out before running to a nearby house for help. On another occasion, one of the victims managed to get back to his car and drive away before the group then threw large rocks at his vehicle. Some of the assaults were filmed by one of the 17-year-olds, who texted one of his co-offenders before the boy joined in the assault. The court was told he had 'misguided vigilantism' as he believed without basis he was assaulting paedophiles. The same boy also took a 'trophy photo' with one of the men he had assaulted before turning it into a meme. Many of the photos and videos were distributed on social media platforms.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Perth boys jailed over series of violent ‘premeditated' attacks on gay men
A group of boys aged between 15 and 17 have jailed over a spate of violent assaults on several different men in September last year. The five teenagers, who cannot be named because of their age, lured the strangers to various locations in Perth's south-west after using a fake profile on gay dating app Grindr. Dressed in black and wearing masks, the boys assaulted five men in separate instances over two days, attacking them with metal poles, a crowbar, pepper spray, a knife, and a Taser, Perth Children's Court was told on Wednesday. The terrified men were also verbally abused by the teens. On one occasion, one was warned, 'Shut your f---ing mouth, or I will stab you'. One man was stripped of his clothes and had a front tooth knocked out before he ran naked into a swamp where he waited in waist-deep water for the group to leave. After climbing out of the water, he passed out before running to a nearby house for help. On another occasion, one of the victims managed to get back to his car and drive away before the group then threw large rocks at his vehicle. Some of the assaults were filmed by one of the 17-year-olds, who texted one of his co-offenders before the boy joined in the assault. The court was told he had 'misguided vigilantism' as he believed without basis he was assaulting paedophiles. The same boy also took a 'trophy photo' with one of the men he had assaulted before turning it into a meme. Many of the photos and videos were distributed on social media platforms.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Perth Now
Broadcast video of suspect ute leads to hit-run arrest
Publicly broadcast video of a ute police say hit and killed a father of eight more than four years ago has led to an arrest after members of the public provided vital information. Matthew Neary, 37, was found lying in the northbound lanes of Mandurah Road in Golden Bay early on Sunday, November 22, 2020, and declared dead at the scene. Mr Neary, whose partner was pregnant with his ninth child, was reportedly walking home from a party when the alleged hit-and-run occurred. WA Police on Tuesday appealed for information on the unsolved case and released video of a white Nissan Navara ute seen driving in the area at the time. The video, showing distinguishable features of the ute, was broadcast by media outlets, prompting members of the community to contact police. As a result of information received, police on Wednesday arrested a 22-year-old man in Perth. The man, who was 17 at the time of the alleged hit-and-run, has been charged with failing to stop and provide assistance after an incident causing death and failing to report an incident occasioning death. He was to appear before the Perth Children's Court on Thursday. Detective Senior Sergeant Hugh Le Tessier, in charge of major crash investigations, told reporters police were unable to identify the ute's registration. But he said CCTV enhancements identified distinguishable features including a black decal on the lower part of the passenger side doors, a faded rear tail light and an aftermarket bull bar. Det-Sen Sgt Le Tessier thanked the community for their assistance. "The support we received from the community as a result of the media broadcasts was greatly appreciated and played a pivotal role in bringing this matter to a close," he said.
