Now Playing In The Mix Dj Bray-Z

Listen Live

Man who held knife to sleeping teen's throat in Wellard finally charged

Friday, 10 January 2025 09:34

By Monique Welhan

PIC: File

Police have finally caught up with a man who allegedly held a knife to a teenage girl's throat during a home invasion in Wellard back in 2011.

The accused, Neage Dowad Kuol Dang, allegedly entered the home just before 3am on June 22 and approached the 16-year-old girl who was sleeping in the lounge room.

He allegedly held a knife to her neck to stop her calling for help before stealing various items and leaving the home.

Thirteen years after the incident, detectives from Cold Case Investigations arrested and charged Mr Dang as he arrived at Perth Airport from New South Wales.

The 46-year-old faced the Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday and was denied bail.

He is due to appear in court again on February 20.

More from Local News

Pop-up ice skating rink glides back into Mandurah for winter school holidays

School holiday fun returns to Mandurah this winter from July 3 to 19.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor sits down with local business owners in Mandurah

Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor visited Mandurah this week.
Police search for missing man last seen leaving Rockingham Hospital

Rockingham Police hold welfare concerns for a missing 64-year-old man.
West Aussies urged to be on high alert after surge in winter house fires

Western Australians are being urged to be on high alert this winter after a surge in house fires linked to common household items.
New $3.4 million boardwalk to be constructed at Lake Clifton thrombolites

A new $3.4 million, 145 metre timber boardwalk is set to be constructed in Lake Clifton allowing visitors to get a better view of the world famous thrombolites while also protecting the surrounding fragile ecosystem.
City of Mandurah rolls out new tactile bin lids, accessibility stickers to support residents with low vision

The City of Mandurah has rolled out a new kerbside bin initiative designed to make waste services more accessible.
Driver dies in hospital after Australind crash

A driver has died in hospital 11 days after a serious crash in Australind.
Welfare concerns for woman with dementia last seen in Cooloongup

WA Police have welfare concerns for a missing 74-year-old woman.
Charges laid over fatal West Coolup crash

A 54-year-old man has been charged over a fatal crash in West Coolup, south of Mandurah.