Woman and son fight off armed ex-husband in Perth home invasion
A mother and 19-year-old son sustained hand injuries while resisting their ex-husband's alleged invasion with a shotgun, knife, and handgun.
A 47-year-old man forced his way into a Huntingdale home in Perth's southeast around 4.30am on Thursday armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knife, police allege. The mother, 50, and her son, 19, fought back during the alleged attack.
The woman sustained significant hand injuries and was taken to hospital; her son has cuts to his hands. Police say the alleged intruder was found with several stab wounds, including above his eye, indicating the victims defended themselves.
No firearms were discharged. The accused, who does not hold a firearms license, is in custody.
Weapons, ammunition, and a drone were seized from the property.
- Shotgun, handgun, and knife
- Weapons brought
- Around 4:30am Thursday
- Time of attack
- Huntingdale, Perth's southeast
- Location
- 47-year-old, no firearms licence
- Accused details
Why it mattersThe incident highlights the dangers of family violence and how ordinary people can sustain serious injury defending their home and loved ones.
AustraliaFamily violence and armed home invasions remain a serious safety concern in Australian communities, particularly in domestic situations.
