Four people, including a 17-year-old boy, have been charged with murder over the death of Alan George Taylor.

The boy is due to appear in the Perth Children’s Court today.

Police will alleged he assaulted Mr Taylor, 42, at his home on Arnos Way in Girrawheen on the morning of April 22.

Police said a 35-year-old woman; a 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man have also been charged with murder.

They will appear in Joondalup Magistrates Court today.

Mr Taylor’s body was found by police when they were called to his home about 4.45pm on April 22.