September 3, 2026 — 5:16pm

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A West Australian court has heard how a boy who forced a black swan to inhale fumes from a vape has been subjected to public vitriol and abuse after details of his offending – and his identity – was circulated online.

The 16-year-old, who cannot be identified because of his age, appeared in Rockingham Children’s Court on Thursday, where his lawyer tried to have the hearing heard behind closed doors because of the online backlash.

While the magistrate denied the application, the court was told the boy and his…

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