'Don't be fearful': Cassius Turvey's mum joins candlelight vigil for Perth teen

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned this story accommodates pictures of a deceased individual.

The household of Cassius Turvey are main a candlelight vigil in Perth within the push for change following the schoolboy's alleged homicide.

1000's of mourners gathered this afternoon within the suburb of Midland, amongst them the 15-year-old's traumatised mates who had been with him on the day he was attacked.

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Cassius's mom Mechelle Turvey was on the occasion.(9)

A standard ceremony on the vigil for Cassius Turvey in Perth. (9)

Cassius' mom, Mechelle Turvey, stated she did not need different youngsters to be scared.

"My son was a tremendous younger boy," Ms Turvey stated.

"We have now a number of superb younger individuals in our group, black, white and brown. I wish to inform these youngsters to not be fearful, you'll be able to nonetheless stroll the streets."

Mourners had been requested to share their recollections of Cassius on a reminiscence tree, and a standard Aboriginal ceremony was held.

Some wore black t-shirts with the phrases "Children Matter" on the again.

The household of Cassius Turvey is main a candlelight vigil in Perth within the push for change following the schoolboy's alleged homicide.(Equipped)

It comes forward of a nationwide day of motion over Cassius' demise.

Rallies demanding justice are deliberate throughout Australia, New Zealand and even within the US.

The teenager was strolling residence from faculty when he was allegedly overwhelmed with a steel pole in Center Swan by a 21-year-old man.

He died later in hospital.

Jack Brearley, 21, has been charged with homicide, aggravated assault occasioning bodily hurt and stealing.

1000's of mourners have gathered within the suburb of Midland, amongst them the 15 year-old's traumatised mates who had been with him on that day.(9)

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch, who met with Cassius's mom earlier, was additionally on the occasion.

Final week Blanch defended feedback he made on 6PR radio beforehand, about Cassius being within the "incorrect place on the incorrect time".

"Cassius was the harmless sufferer of a violent assault," he stated.

When pressed on extra particulars about whether or not the alleged assault was racially motivated, Blanch wouldn't be drawn.

Nevertheless, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese later condemned his alleged homicide as "racially motivated".

Cassius' mom welcomed Albanese's feedback, saying it was "the phrases the nation has been ready for".