The Western Australia Police Force has announced that a 37-year-old man has been charged in connection to the death of an 11-year-old child in September of 2021. The 11-year-old has required care support around the clock since he was injured in his family home in December 2010.
In September 2021, the 11-year-old was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital for end of life care due to deteriorating health. The boy passed away on 24 September 2021. Authorities allege that the injuries the boy sustained in 2010 are directly linked to his passing in 2021.
The 37-year-old man was taken into custody on 13 June 2024 on a charge of Manslaughter. Police say the man is known to the boy. The man is being held without bail.
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