Police in Perth charge an alleged attacker with murder after an elderly man dies following an assault. The incident occurs during the victim’s early morning walk, when he is assaulted. After the assault, the man is taken to hospital but later dies. Following his death, officers upgrade the investigation and lay a murder charge against the person they allege is responsible. Both outlets report that the victim’s death in hospital is the key factor leading to the more serious charge. The reports do not provide further details on the attacker, the circumstances of the assault, or whether any other charges are laid. Police have not indicated an alternative cause of death in the accounts provided. The case is handled as a homicide investigation, with the charged individual facing prosecution for murder.