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Police said the alleged attack unfolded on Friday afternoon following an incident between the accused, a 31-year-old man, and the victim, an 82-year-old man.

CrimePremiumAlleged road rage fit leaves man with serious injuries

It will be alleged a 31-year-old man got out of his car, walked towards the victim’s car and hit him in the face before fleeing the Mandurah scene.

Hannah Cross

A man was stabbed on Anzac Day in chilling Reservoir attack after going for a run. Supplied

CRIMEPremiumJogger stabbed after Dawn Service

A man has been left in a critical condition after he was stabbed in the neck while jogging following an Anzac Day Dawn Service.

Cameron Micallef

A Sri Lankan pizza shop owner who dodged deportation for threatening two men with a gun over a drug debt again faces the prospect of having his visa revoked.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Drug dealer faces deportation after second WA jail term

A Sri Lankan pizza shop owner who dodged deportation for threatening two men with a gun over a drug debt again faces the prospect of having his visa revoked, after being sent back to prison in WA for dealing.

Rebecca Le May

Police have charged a Glendalough man accused of a fatal hit-and-run in Wembley on Thursday night. 

CrimePremiumMan charged over fatal Wembley hit-and-run

An elderly man was run down in the incident before being rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries, where he later died. 

Oliver Lane

Virginia Giuffre, who accused disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Britain’s Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, died by suicide. Here are the key dates in the far-reaching abuse scandal.

CrimeThe key dates in the Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse scandal

Virginia Giuffre, a sex abuse survivor of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, and who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has died by suicide. These are the key dates in the far-reaching abuse scandal.

Virginia Giuffre captured global attention after sharing a photo of her crash injuries. (HANDOUT/INSTAGRAM)

CrimePremium'In shock': Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life

The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffery Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, says the toll of abuse inevitably became too heavy to handle.

Samantha Lock

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died, her family told American news outlet NBC News. Supplied

UpdatedPremiumAndrews accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Virginia Giuffre, who accused both Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died aged 41.

Blake Antrobus and Emma Kirk

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse has died by suicide.

CrimeFamily’s ‘grave loss’ as Virginia Giuffre takes her own life

The prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse has died by suicide in Western Australia with her family paying tribute to the ‘fierce warrior’.

Hannah Cross and Oliver Lane

The bodies of Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were discovered in their home. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeMore videos show early days of Hackman investigation

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office has been releasing redacted records about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife on a rolling basis.

Staff Writers

Some Americans have cheered Luigi Mangione, saying he drew attention to steep US healthcare costs. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumUS health CEO's alleged killer pleads not guilty

The man accused of shooting dead the CEO of a US health insurance company has pleaded not guilty in a New York court.

Luc Cohen

Michael Slater leaves the Maroochydore Watchhouse after being sentenced on a raft of charges.

Courts & JusticePremium‘You killed me’: Slater’s disturbing downfall

Michael Slater has admitted to violently assaulting his ex-partner in a series of jealous rages by choking her and threatening to kill her.

Andrew Hedgman

The chilling details of Clive Sydney Hart’s crimes were revealed as he was sentenced for the horrendous violence and sexual violation he unleashed on a stranger in 2021.

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The West Australian exclusive
COURTS & JUSTICEPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Chilling details behind man’s terrifying attack on woman

A man who was 19 when he launched a nightmare attack on a young woman as she walked home through a dark Cannington park has been jailed, with chilling details of how his mind works revealed in court.

Rebecca Le May

Senator Linda Reynolds is launching legal action against the Commonwealth. NewsWire / Sharon Smith

NEWSPremiumReynolds suing Commonwealth over payout

Western Australian Senator Linda Reynolds has launched a lawsuit against the Commonwealth over its $2.4 million payout to Brittany Higgins.

Summer Liu

A car police say belonged to an alleged gunman was found on fire after a fatal shooting. (HANDOUT/Nine News)

CrimePremiumMan charged with murder after shooting at beach

A gunman has been arrested after being on the run for two days after allegedly pulling up in a car park of a popular beach and shooting a teenager.

Farid Farid

Moon Jae-in accuses prosecutors of pursuing his bribery case in a predetermined direction. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumS.Korea ex-president slams 'political' bribery charge

Former South Korean leader Moon Jae-in calls his bribery indictment unfair and accuses prosecutors of carrying out a politically motivated investigation.

Hyunsu Yim

Two people are in critical condition following a police pursuit which led to their car to crashing into a pole. Google Maps

NEWSPremiumTwo fighting for life after horror crash

Two people are in critical condition after crashing into a pole during a police chase.

Summer Liu

Police have reminded road users that all road laws that apply to motor vehicles also apply to eRideables, unless expressly excluded.

CrimePolice appeal for information following e-scooter death

A 54-year-old man was riding an e-scooter in East Victoria Park when he fell onto the road.

Hannah Cross

Ekampreet Sahni, 18, died after he was shot in the Bar Beach carpark in Newcastle on Wednesday. Supplied

BREAKINGPremiumMajor update after teen dies in shooting

A man has been charged after a teenager died following a shooting in a beachside carpark in NSW.

Clareese Packer, Alexandra Feiam, Summer Liu

Simon Khalil, 56, and his son Brendon Khalil, 29, have both been sentenced to imprisonment in WA for their involvement in a 2022 plot to import and distribute 56kg of cocaine from Switzerland.

Courts & JusticePremiumJail for son and dad caught in huge WA cocaine bust

A father and son from Sydney have been handed hefty jail termsfor taking part in a Lebanese gang’s plot to sell 56kg of cocaine hidden inside car tyres.

Rebecca Le May

Former Brazilian president Fernando Collor de Mello has been jailed for corruption. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeFormer Brazilian president jailed for corruption

A former president of Brazil has been jailed for more than eight years for corruption after the country's supreme court rejected his final appeal.

Staff Writers

If convicted, Luigi Mangione could face the death penalty for killing the CEO of UnitedHealth. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumDeath penalty sought for US health CEO's accused killer

Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting dead the CEO of an American health care company, could face the death penalty if he is convicted of the crime.

Luc Cohen

Harvey Weinstein has appeared for his retrial in Manhattan Criminal Court. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumWeinstein accuser had 'zero interest' in sex with him

A witness at the retrial of Harvey Weinstein says she once suggested that one of his accusers date the movie mogul, but the witness wasn't interested.

Jennifer Peltz

Hundreds gathered for a vigil for Audrey at Terrigal Beach on Thursday. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NEWSPremiumVigil for teen as alleged killer found dead

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a vigil for Audrey Griffin as reports emerged her alleged killer was found dead in his jail cell.

Clareese Packer

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NEWSPremiumMurder charge after supermarket stabbing

An 18-year-old has been charged with murdering beloved business owner Linford Feick, who was fatally stabbed at his Darwin supermarket.

Blair Jackson, Alexandra Feiam