"We are a better country than that": PM condemns "racially motivated" killing
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The heartbroken mother of Cassius Turvey has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for condemning the racially motivated brutal murder of her son.
The 15-year-old year 9 student was walking home from school in Middle Swan, Perth when he was allegedly viciously attacked by a metal pole by a 21-year-old Jack Steven James Brearley.
His head injuries were so severe and Cassius was placed in an induced coma after suffering two strokes and a brain bleed.
Unfortunately, Cassius could not pull through from his horrific injuries and passed away on October 23.
Mr Albanese condemned the attack and said Australia can do better.
“This attack that, clearly, is racially motivated just breaks your heart,” he said.
“We are a better country than that, and my heart goes out to the family and the friends.”
Cassius’ mother Mechelle Turvey thanked Mr Albanese for his comments and said “it’s the words the country has been waiting for”.
"They're just words but they mean so much to us," she said.
"It's like you're on the same page as our hearts."
Rallies were held across major cities in Australia and even Los Angeles as they called for justice for Cassius.
"He's not just my loss, he's everyone's loss, even people that didn't know him," Michelle continued.
"This is the worst thing to happen but this is just amazing, it's just bringing the community together.
"This is black and white, you can see the diversity of people here."
Jack Steven James Brearley, 21, has been charged with his murder and is due to face a Perth court next month.
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