Man's charge upgraded to murder after Mandurah assault

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A 45-year-old who allegedly assaulted a man in a Mandurah home will have his charge upgraded to murder.

Police were called to a house on Forward Street around 8.45pm on Thursday October 17, where they found the 45-year-old man allegedly assaulting the 43-year-old man. 

Officers provided immediate first aid to the victim, including CPR, before he was taken to hospital.

The 43-year-old passed away in hospital three days after the attack.

The 45-year-old was originally charged with attempted murder, but will be upgraded when he appears in Perth Magistrate's Court today.

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