A car crashed into a popular 24-hour gym in Perth's south on Friday morning, leaving fitness fans stunned. Emergency services were called to Snap Fitness in Willetton shortly after 6.45am after a red Honda CR-V struck a wall near the entrance. The woman driver, in her 60s, suffered minor injuries and was treated by St John at the scene, without needing hospital care. Fire and Emergency Services said the damage to the building appeared cosmetic only, and no one inside was hurt. The gym will remain closed on Friday. WA Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
A 42-year-old Carey Park man has been charged after an alleged police chase involving a stolen Toyota LandCruiser in the South West. Police allege the driver rammed three occupied police vehicles during a pursuit on October 16 and damaged two others before the vehicle was stopped in Collie. The man faces charges including three counts of assault with intent to prevent arrest, four counts of criminal damage and two counts of endangering life. He is also charged over alleged burglaries in Davenport, Boyanup, Carey Park and Bunbury. He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on November 2.
A man has been arrested after homicide detectives allegedly found the body of his twin brother buried in the yard of a home in Orelia, in Perth's south. Police were called to a property on Nye Way after a serious incident about 2.20pm on Thursday. The man, 29, was discovered buried in the yard, and his 29-year-old brother was taken into custody. Detective Acting Superintendent Jessica Securo said police are investigating the death as a suspected family violence homicide and that there is no ongoing risk to the wider community.
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A 21-year-old man has been charged after police allege he was clocked driving a McLaren at 259km/h on Forrest Highway near Binningup, south of Perth, on August 12. Police executed a search warrant at a Shenton Park home and impounded the car. The car was returned to its owner after 28 days, and a court may decide its fate. WA Police Commander Mike Peters said the speed left no margin for error. Between July 1 and September 30, 553 people were charged with reckless driving and 3,075 vehicles were impounded.
Police are questioning a 29-year-old man after his twin brother was found dead at a home they shared on Nye Way in Orelia, in Perth's south. WA Police were called on Thursday afternoon after a relative raised welfare concerns. Officers found the body in the backyard. Detective Acting Superintendent Jessica Securo said the victim had obvious injuries and that edged weapons were among the items seized. Police are treating the death as a suspected family violence homicide. The man in custody is receiving medical treatment. Police have asked for privacy for the family and loved ones.
