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Three more people charged over February Cooloongup assault

Vanessa SchmittWeekend Kwinana Courier

MAJOR Fraud Squad detectives have charged three more people over an incident in Cooloongup on Wednesday, February 15 in which a man was allegedly held against his will and assaulted.

At 5.50pm, four people attended a residence in Toora Place and confronted the male resident.

The male resident attempted to run away, and it will be alleged a number of shots were fired, before the man was forced into the boot of a vehicle.

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Police claimed the man was assaulted and received injuries to his head and body.

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As part of the ongoing investigation, Major Fraud Squad and Gang Crime Squad detectives searched a house in Kingscliffe Drive, Golden Bay on Wednesday.

Two 24-year-old men from Golden Bay were arrested and a firearm was seized.

One of the men was charged with detaining another with intent to gain a benefit, assault occasioning bodily harm, and going armed in public to cause fear.

The second man was charged with detaining another with intent to gain a benefit, and assault occasioning bodily harm.

Both men were refused bail and appeared in the Rockingham Magistrates Court yesterday .

They are both set to appear in the same court next Friday, March 24.

Yesterday , Major Fraud Squad detectives arrested a 21-year-old Dalyellup woman in Bunbury.

The woman has been charged with detaining another with intent to gain a benefit, and assault occasioning bodily harm.

She was refused bail and is due to appear in Bunbury Magistrates Court today .

A 38-year-old man who was charged in February in relation to the matter is due to appear in Rockingham Magistrates Court today .