Man accused of bashing Emiliano Lombardi has charge upgraded to murder

Quade Jones is accused of fatally bashing Mr Lomardi. PIC: Facebook

A man who allegedly bashed an 84-year-old grandfather outside of his East Cannington home has had his charge upgraded to murder.

Emiliano Lombardi passed away in hospital two weeks after he was allegedly attacked by Quade Jones, 28, on August 16.

Mr Lombardi went outside to investigate a noise before he was allegedly attacked with a broken mirror.

Emiliano Lombardi died two weeks after he was allegedly bashed outside of his East Cannington home. PIC: Supplied

Mr Jones was arrested four days later and charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm, indecent assault, assault and robbery.

He will now face the Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday on the upgraded charge of murder.

 

 

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