A 17-year-old boy has allegedly been stabbed to death following a party in Waikiki.
Police were called to Porpoise Grove around 11.30pm on Saturday after reports a teenager had suffered serious injuries.
He was rushed to Rockingham Hospital but died as a result of his injuries.
Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said they believe he had been at a nearby house party prior to the alleged stabbing.
“We understand that up to 100 young people were at that party,” he said.
“It appears that there was a very violent assault by a number of different people, a 17-year-old boy has lost his life.
“It apparently occurred on the street as a consequence of something that occurred in an around that party.”
Commissioner Dawson said they have a person in custody but charges are yet to be laid.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or to make a report online at crimestoppers.wa.gov.au.
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