Statement on Recent Incident in Perth

The incident in the Perth car park late yesterday evening is tragic.

The young person who was shot was known to the police and the police had been engaging with him over a two year period. It is understood he also had mental health issues.

Some members of the community reported the young person to the police on seeing a message given that the police had been engaging with him and best understood his circumstances.

In the above context, the incident is a matter for the police to manage as it considers appropriate and it is not appropriate to make other statements and care needs to be taken to avoid drawing any inferences based on the little information which is known to the community.

ANIC’s members in Perth will continue to assist the authorities as required. 

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