Armadale Detectives have charged a 21-year-old man in relation to an incident that occurred on Sunday, 21 January 2024.
It will be alleged, about 10pm, two groups arranged to meet in a laneway near Berry Court in relation to an earlier transaction where a fake iPhone was sold by the accused.
Upon arrival, the two parties became involved in a verbal altercation which eventually turned physical. During this time, it will be alleged the accused stabbed two men before fleeing the area.
Two men, aged 28 and 39, received stab wounds. They were taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Following inquiries, a 21-year-old Beckenham man was arrested last night, 22 January 2024 and charged with two counts of Unlawful Wounding and one count of Gains Benefit by Fraud. He is due to appear in the Armadale Magistrates Court on 21 February 2024.
Detectives urge members of the public using online marketplaces to consider their personal safety when arranging to meet a prospective buyer/seller in person. Buyers/sellers should consider meeting in a public place; preferably one where there are good quality CCTV cameras, and where possible take a second person with you.
Always put your own safety first and call police on 131 444 to seek assistance.
Recent seizures of fake iPhones indicates there are some convincing fake products currently being sold in Western Australia, and buyers are encouraged to check that a phone works before paying for it, and to consider why a product that would normally carry a premium price is advertised at such marked down prices.
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