Cassius Turvey

2022 - 10 - 28

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More charges laid against WA man accused of murdering ... (ABC News)

Police lay another two charges against the 21-year-old man accused of murdering West Australian schoolboy Cassius Turvey. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres ...

"That's the clear message from me. I absolutely oppose racism in this community. that's why I cannot speak any more about this investigation because I will be putting that at risk." The commissioner said WA Police were dedicated to doing everything they could to "stamp out racism". "He was in his school uniform with his friends in broad daylight," the statement attributed to the Noongar Nation read. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the charges relate to the alleged assault of a 13-year-old who was present when Cassius was allegedly attacked in Middle Swan, in Perth's east.

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Alleged murder of Cassius Turvey 'clearly racially motivated': Albanese (The Age)

Representatives of the local Aboriginal community are concerned the police response has not been adequate, and that “a tone is being set”.

We must respond to this as a Hate crime. They are minimizing this horrific killing of young Cassius. But when it comes to this case, we must be extremely careful not to prejudice the investigation,” he said at a press conference. “The community would not accept a commissioner of police damaging a judicial process because I had views before they were found in court. We want our children to stand up to racism. This is our chance to come together for our children. We know attacks on our children are real. He was in his school uniform with his friends in broad daylight. The Premier and Police Commissioner are telling us to be quiet. “I just feel so much for the family of that little boy. Our kids aren’t bad, but they are portrayed as bad. Jack Steven James Brearley, 21, was earlier this week charged with murder and is due to face a Perth court next month.

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'A lot of anger': a community shattered by the senseless death of ... (The Guardian)

The senseless death of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey has shattered an Aboriginal community, who are in disbelief that the Noongar boy was allegedly attacked in ...

“The investigation is ongoing. The investigation is ongoing. “There is a lot of anger,” she said. “When a tragedy like this happens it’s worse than ripples in the pond. “We need to give that empowerment and for them to recognise that they are leaders [who] even in the smallest, different ways, can make a difference.” Western Australian police have said they are investigating allegations of racial slurs being used, but have made clear they are not speculating about any reasons for the alleged murder.

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