Two Rocks death: Homicide detectives charge 34-year-old man with murder over fatal assault

A 34-year-old man charged over the fatal bashing of a man at a home in Two Rocks has had his charge upgraded to murder. Homicide detectives initially charged the 33-year-old with causing grievous bodily harm over the alleged assault of the 57-year-old man on August 16. However, on Thursday, police revealed that charge had been upgraded to murder. “It will be alleged the 57-year-old man was physically assaulted by a 33-year-old man known to him,” a police spokesman said. “The 57-year-old man was conveyed by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of a serious head injury.” The alleged victim died in hospital days later as a result of his injuries. Police said the 33-year-old Two Rocks man fled the area in a grey Mazda hatchback but was later located and arrested in Greenwood. He will next face the Joondalup Magistrates Court on his upgraded charge on October 28. Homicide detectives have asked for information from the public in relation to the incident, specifically anyone who may have seen the assault or was in the area of Whitfield Drive at about 5pm on August 16. Police also want to speak to anyone who may have seen a grey Mazda hatchback between 5pm and 9pm on the same date. Information or dashcam footage relevant to the investigation should be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online here.