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Queens Park train station murder accused sent to Perth psychiatric hospital
A man charged with murder following an early morning incident at Queens Park station in Perth’s south-east has been sent to a psychiatric hospital after appearing in court.
Key points:
- Allan Dennis Thomas died in hospital after he was assaulted at the station
- Lex Gerald Pickett will face court again next week accused of his murder
- Shocked locals say Mr Thomas was a “gentle” and “friendly” man
Lex Gerald Pickett, from Mount Claremont, is accused of fatally assaulting 70-year-old Allan Dennis Thomas around 6:00am yesterday.
Mr Thomas was taken to Royal Perth Hospital but later died.
Mr Pickett, 52, made a brief appearance in Perth Magistrates Court this morning.
Following an assessment made by a court mental health nurse, he was ordered to be…
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