Man charged with murder of 7 in 'gentleman's dispute'

Man charged with murder of 7 in ‘gentleman’s dispute’

A man has been arrested in connection with the killing of seven people at a pharmacy in suburban Perth, police say.

Key points:Four people were rushed to hospital with injuries after a dispute between two men escalatedPolice say the man, believed to be in his 30s, allegedly stabbed seven people on MondayThe man was arrested by police on Monday and charged with attempted murderThe man is believed to have been in the pharmacy at the time of the incident.

He is expected to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Police said he was arrested after a man allegedly stabbed two men.

“Four people had suffered serious injuries at the incident and were taken to hospital,” Police Assistant Commissioner Steve Purdy said.

“The man has also been charged with the attempted murder of a person.”

It is believed that he was at the pharmacy when the incident occurred and stabbed two people.

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