A teenage boy has been left critically injured following a stabbing on a bus in Perth on Anzac Day, with police alleging a violent altercation erupted among a group of youths.
Incident Details
Authorities report that a fight broke out between a group of youths and a 16-year-old boy aboard a Transperth bus traveling along Grand Boulevard in Joondalup at approximately 4pm on Saturday. During the altercation, the teenage boy was allegedly stabbed before both he and the group disembarked from the bus.
The victim subsequently collapsed and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition. Meanwhile, another teenage boy sustained minor injuries and was taken to Joondalup Hospital for treatment.
Police Investigation
Police have since charged a 16-year-old boy with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, or alternatively, with wounding or causing grievous bodily harm while attempting to prevent arrest. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Perth Children's Court on Sunday.
In the aftermath of the incident, a section of Grand Boulevard was closed on Saturday night as police conducted a thorough examination of the scene, including the bus, which had one of its doors and several windows smashed.
Appeal for Information
The investigation into the stabbing remains ongoing, and law enforcement has urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist with inquiries.
