A 16-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a man and attacked police in Perth sent alarming text messages just moments before the violent assault.
New details emerge about the 'radicalised' teen shot dead by police after stabbing a man and lunging at officers in Perth
The final text messages sent by the teen and supplied to The West Australian appeared to allude to his plan to launch an attack. Bloodstain outside Bunnings in Willetton, Perth is seen early on Sunday morning. Picture: Unknown/The West Australian After arriving at the scene, several agents warned the young man to put down his weapon before he lunged at the officers.The suspect was taken to a hospital where he died.
Parents from the boy’s high school had repeatedly raised concerns about him in the months leading up to Saturday night’s attack.
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