Perth 15-year-old charged after woman 'stabbed five times'
Police say a 15-year-old stabbed a woman five times and stole her mobile phone as she left a train station in Perth last night.
The 27-year-old was walking towards the Claisebrook train station at 9.20pm when she was attacked.
Tactical Response Group officers were called to the scene and it has been cordoned off for most of the day.
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Nearby residents say they heard the teenager yelling “sorry” while being arrested.
The woman remains in Royal Perth Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The teenager has been charged with aggravated armed robbery and grievous bodily harm.
He’s due to appear in Perth Children’s Court tomorrow.
Police want any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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