Teenager dies in hosptial after alleged Beckenham assault Forensic officers at the Beckenham home where an aggresive assault took place. The 18-year-old victim later died in hospital. Picture: Fakos Theo Source: PerthNow A WA teenager has died in hospital after she was allegedly strangled at a house in Beckenham. It is understood the 18-year-old suffered a severe brain injury during an assault which took place during the early hours of Friday. Major Crime Squad detectives and forensic officers were yesterday scouring the scene for evidence as a 28-year-old man appeared at Northbridge Magistrate's Court charged in connection with the attack. Rodney Corbett is accused of causing the teenager grievous bodily harm. During the hearing, the court was told paramedics arrived just after 8am where they found the victim lying in a "rigid state" on a couch at the property and believed she had suffered a severe brain injury. Prosecutors said she was then rushed to Royal Perth Hospital where doctors found she had multiple bites, lacerations and bruises across her body and described her brain injury as being consistent with a "strangulation event." While no plea or application for bail was made, a lawyer acting on behalf of Mr Corbett questioned the strength of the state's case saying there was no independent witness adding it was his client who called emergency services to attend. He also said there was no forensic evidence linking his client to the assault. Magistrate Ed DeVries said yesterday because of the seriousness of the teenager's injuries he was not inclined to grant bail and also told the court that he understood the victim might not survive. "As I understand the situation the victim has sustained brain injuries and that the likelihood of her survival is not good," he said. Police said on Sunday morning that the victim died in hospital overnight. The Magistrate said it was likely the charges could be upgraded. He remanded Corbett into custody and adjourned to hearing until October 25.