Perth, Australia – Authorities in Perth, Australia, are on a relentless pursuit to bring to justice the individuals responsible for carrying out a horrendous assault on an elderly grandmother in her own home. The attack, described as “utterly reprehensible” by the Western Australia Police Commissioner, left the 73-year-old woman with severe injuries that shocked the community.
The incident occurred at 7 pm on Monday when three assailants, pretending to be members of the police force, gained access to the grandmother’s residence in Perth. After binding the woman’s husband, the attackers subjected the grandmother to a ruthless 30-minute beating, causing injuries so distressing that even the police commissioner expressed feeling physically ill upon seeing them.
In a disturbing turn of events, the victim’s daughter revealed that her mother had only recently recovered from cancer, making the assault even more traumatic for the family. The assailants, described as individuals with olive complexions dressed in dark clothing, fled the scene with valuable jewelry before authorities could apprehend them.
Detective Inspector Gary Butler emphasized that such violence will not be tolerated in the community, as every individual has the right to feel safe and secure in their homes. Despite the recovery of some stolen items, authorities urge anyone with information about the attack to come forward promptly.
The community, outraged by the brutal assault, looks to law enforcement to ensure that those responsible are brought before the courts. Plain-clothed police officers have been reminded to always present proper identification when visiting homes, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
As the investigation continues, the grandmother, traumatized and in need of medical treatment for her injuries, remains in our thoughts. The husband, thankfully in stable condition, serves as a reminder that such acts of violence have lasting consequences on the victims and their loved ones. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers immediately to assist in the resolution of this heinous crime.