Safety Bay stabbing: Danniel John Hoonhout faces court on murder charge following man’s death

The man accused of stabbing a 30-year-old man to death in Safety Bay has appeared briefly in court. Danniel John Hoonhout, 46, faced Rockingham Magistrates Court on Friday morning charged with murder. The FIFO worker, who worked for a subcontractor at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora Mine Site, was brought to court in police custody wearing a T-shirt and pants. Mr Hoonhout was represented by a duty lawyer who accepted a legal aid application on his behalf. He was not required to enter a plea during his brief appearance. Homicide detectives and emergency services were called to a home on Port Royal Drive on Tuesday night following reports that a 30-year-old man had been seriously injured. The man was found inside the home with a stab wound according to police. The 30-year-old was taken to Rockingham General Hospital but died a short time later. Forensics officers combed the scene on Wednesday, scouring the street and bushland in front of the Safety Bay home. Mr Hoonhout was remanded in custody and will appear at Stirling Gardens Supreme Court later this month.