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Murder charge for man who ran over mum in driveway while stealing her car

A Perth man has faced court accused of trying to steal a family car and then running over and killing a mother of two.

Michael Spratt, of Mirrabooka, has been charged with murdering Marija Karovska.

It's alleged Spratt, 25, tried to steal a car parked in a Cedar Court driveway on Friday. That's when WA Police said Ms Karovska tried to stop him by standing behind the car and that she was run over multiple times.

It's alleged Spratt tried to steal this car before running over Marija Karovska. Source: 7 News
It's alleged Spratt tried to steal this car before running over Marija Karovska. Source: 7 News

The 52-year-old was given CPR on her driveway but was pronounced dead at the Royal Perth Hospital.

This tragedy was witnessed by Marija's two adult children. Her son was also injured when he tried to stop the car reversing over his mum, and he's also been treated in hospital.

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Forensic police investigate the scene near the family car. Source: 7 News
Forensic police investigate the scene near the family car. Source: 7 News
WA Police arrest Michael Spratt in Cedar Court. Source: 7 News
WA Police arrest Michael Spratt in Cedar Court. Source: 7 News

Spratt was arrested after a two-hour manhunt.

As well as murder he's also accused of stealing a mobile phone and car keys from the mother of two's home.

He'll be back in court in March.

Marija Karovska. Source: 7 News
Marija Karovska. Source: 7 News