The most dangerous person in Australia’s history has died in jail after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a raid on his home in Perth’s north-west.
Key points:Police arrested an alleged burglar in a house in Perth last yearThe man died after being taken to hospitalThe incident happened in July but was not reported to police until January2016Police have charged a man in relation to the assaultBut a police statement said the man died in hospital from “asphyxia due to cardiac arrest” in hospital last night.
He was aged 30 years old.
Police say the incident happened on July 19 last year and was reported to them on January 4.
The man’s family have said they believe he was attacked at his home.
“We’re absolutely devastated and shocked and very, very sorry to hear of his death.
We just want to find out what happened to him,” the man’s sister-in-law, Rachel Leach, said.”
I just want the truth to come out.”
Police have confirmed they have charged an alleged burglary suspect in relation with the incident.
“He’s a person of interest, he’s charged with burglary and assault with a dangerous weapon,” a police spokesman said.
He has been remanded in custody.
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