Man charged over Perth murder

A 31-year-old man will appear in a Perth court charged with the murder of Samuel Riley at a property in West Busselton in October.

Mr Riley was found dead in his home on October 30, with the man charged over his death to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday.

As part of their investigation, police say they are trying to locate the owner of an axe that was found near the dead man's property.