A man has been arrested over the alleged sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in a Perth home.
Police are also examining a fly-screen window taken from the home.
Detectives believe the girl went to bed as normal about 8pm on Boxing Day before a man broke into the family’s Ellenbrook home, in the city’s north-east, and assaulted the girl.
He left with the girl’s pyjama top and her parents were unaware of the incident until the girl told her father the next day, police said.
The girl has been examined at the Perth Children’s Hospital and is now with her family following the “utterly traumatic” incident.
“The concern of the WA Police is that we have an unknown offender at this stage who’s committed a heinous sexual assault on a seven-year-old child,” Inspector Hamish McKenzie said.
The arrest came after police released CCTV footage showing a man scaling the fence of the property.
The man in custody is assisting with inquiries, police said.
Construction work and level crossing noise at a Metronet project in Perth's north-east have long been causing sleepless nights for residents. Now, Midland residents have…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-westjet-airplane-approaching-the-runway-for-landing-with-other-aircraft-and-airport-buildings-visible-in-the-background-under.jpg?id=56479667&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p> A <a href="https://www.narcity.com/tag/canada-airlines">Canadian airline</a> just landed the number two spot on a global ranking of the best hybrid airlines for 2025 — but, perhaps surprisingly, it wasn't Air Canada. While Canada's largest airline did make the complete list, it was another homegrown carrier that stole the spotlight.
</p><p> Hybrid airlines have been changing the game in air travel, according to <a href="https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/worlds-best-airlines-for-2025">AirlineRatings.com</a>, offering a mix of low-cost perks with some full-service comforts. These carriers have been gaining popularity over the years as travellers look for something in between budget airlines and luxury carriers, and it turns out one <a href="https://www.narcity.com/canadian-airlines-airports-ranked-flight-delays-2024">Canadian airline</a> is totally nailing that balance.
</p><p> AirlineRatings.com's global ranking of the best hybrid airlines for 2025 was released on February 8, scoring airlines based on features like reclining seats and in-flight entertainment.
</p><p> To be considered <a href="https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/what-is-a-hybrid-airline-and-why-they-will-join-our-awards-">a hybrid airline</a>, the carrier must offer a minimum seat pitch of 30 inches in economy class and provide complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
</p><p> While airlines from the U.S. and Europe dominate the list, one Canadian carrier managed to edge out some of the biggest names in the industry to claim the number two spot worldwide. That's a pretty big deal, especially considering it beat out major airlines like Virgin Australia, British Airways, United Airlines and Delta.
</p><p> So, which airline took the crown for Canada It was none other than <a href="https://www.narcity.com/tag/westjet">WestJet</a>. The Calgary-based airline has been making big moves over the past few years, shifting from its budget roots into a more premium experience, especially on international routes. While economy passengers on shorter flights still get that budget-friendly experience, longer flights now have more perks.
</p><p> And while WestJet claimed the number two spot, <a href="https://www.narcity.com/tag/air-canada">Air Canada</a> also made the cut, earning recognition as one of the world's top hybrid airlines. Though it didn't rank as high as its Canadian competitor, the airline's mix of budget-friendly options and premium services helped secure its place among the best hybrid global carriers
</p><h3>World's best hybrid airlines for 2025</h3><br/><p>Here's the full ranking of the world's top hybrid airlines for 2025: </p><ol><li>JetBlue</li><li>WestJet</li><li>Virgin Australia</li><li>Delta Airlines</li><li>United</li><li>American Airlines</li><li>Lufthansa</li><li>Air Canada</li><li>LOT Polish Airlines</li><li>TAP Portugal</li><li>Alaska Airlines</li><li>SWISS</li><li>Avianca</li><li>Iberia</li><li>British Airways</li><li>Finnair</li><li>Austrian Airlines</li><li>Hawaiian Airlines</li><li>ITA Airways</li><li>SAS</li></ol><p> So, while Air Canada often gets the spotlight, it looks like WestJet is proving it can hold its own — and then some — on the global stage. <br/>
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