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Man, 20, 'stabbed' to death outside church in Perth CBD

Police have charged a man with murder after a 20-year-old was reportedly stabbed to death in the Perth CBD.

Major crime squad detectives are investigating the death of Piri Phillips, whose body was found outside a church near the Wesley Quarter on William Street at around 6.20pm on Tuesday.

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Man found dead in Perth's CBD

A man is in custody over the death of a young man who was found dead with stab wounds outside a church in Perth's CBD. Vision courtesy Seven News Melbourne.

Friends of Mr Phillips say they tried desperately to save his life after the incident.

A 37-year-old Nollamara man has been charged with murder and assault after allegedly resisting arrest. 

He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Wednesday.