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18/02/2013
Charges 'May Be Upgraded' Over Stabbing Death Of Irishman In Australia
An Irishman charged in Australia last week with grievous bodily harm over the stabbing of another Irishman, may now have his charges upgraded following the victims death six days after the attack.
21-year-old Kenny Meyler died on Saturday from his wounds, six days after he was stabbed in a suburb of Perth.
His attacker Vincent Martin Crowe was charged with grievous bodily harm when he appeared in court last week.
A Western Australia Police spokesman has said that charge may now be upgraded following the results of a post-mortem examination.
Mr Crowe is due to appear in court again on 25 February.
Arrangements are being made to repatriate Mr Meyler's body.
(H/GK)
21-year-old Kenny Meyler died on Saturday from his wounds, six days after he was stabbed in a suburb of Perth.
His attacker Vincent Martin Crowe was charged with grievous bodily harm when he appeared in court last week.
A Western Australia Police spokesman has said that charge may now be upgraded following the results of a post-mortem examination.
Mr Crowe is due to appear in court again on 25 February.
Arrangements are being made to repatriate Mr Meyler's body.
(H/GK)
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