Patrik Weiss’ alleged killer’s identity revealed in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday after murder charge

The man arrested and charged with the murder of Patrik Weiss, whose body was found in suspicious circumstances at his Lockridge home on Monday, has been revealed as High Wycombe teenager Alexander Mark Sutton. Mr Sutton, 19, was arrested and charged with the murder of Mr Weiss and faced Perth Magistrate’s Court on Sunday afternoon after his arrest on Saturday. The alleged murderer spoke only to confirm his name, and that he understood the charges, before being remanded until a hearing on July 19. It’s understood that Mr Weiss — the national men’s beach handball team coach who worked with the West Coast Eagles — was found bound, blindfolded, and with a collar around his neck. Following the alleged murder, police commenced Operation Bulb, tasked with investigating the horrific incident. On Friday, Insp. Geoff DeSanges said homicide detectives were “working around the clock” to find the person responsible for Mr Weiss’ death. “Detectives are piecing together what occurred, and they have several promising leads we are pursuing at the moment,” he said. Insp. DeSanges said at the time that the killing was not “random” and was a “targeted attack” and that there was no ongoing risk to the community. Asked why police believed that was the case, Insp. DeSanges said he could not comment while the investigation was live. Police have previously said Mr Weiss was not known to police. Forensics and police divers were scouring a lake nearby Mr Weiss’ home last week, but nothing of note was found. In a tribute to Mr Weiss posted online, Handball Australia said it was mourning the loss of Mr Weiss and “our thoughts and prayers at this time of grief are with his two children, parents and loved ones”. “This tragic news has shocked our community given Patrik’s key role as coach of our National Men’s Beach Handball Team, where he was currently preparing them for the 2nd ANOC World Beach Games in August in Bali, as Oceania Champions,” it said. “Patrik had a long association with Australian Handball following his arrival from Germany in 2004, bringing his knowledge and passion for the game to Australia. “He was our highly respected and regarded National Men’s Beach Handball Team coach since 2013.” The International Handball Federation said Mr Weiss, understood to have been a German national, had an “exceptional influence on beach handball in his adopted country”.