Things aren’t looking good for Perri…
Things aren’t looking good for Perri in Home And Away. Facing trial for the murder of his father, he’s been desperate to prove he was acting in self-defence when his dad Carl attacked him, the latest incident in years of violence and abuse.
But when he can’t find anyone able to back his story, fear kicks in and Perri (Cantona Stewart) decides his only choice is to run away.
He’s terrified of facing a life sentence,” Cantona, 28, tells TV WEEK.
Once again, it’s Tane (Ethan Browne) – Perri’s mentor and close friend – who encourages him to do the right thing and stand his ground.
“Perri is incredibly lucky to have Tane’s support – he’s like the older brother or father figure Perri never had,” Cantona explains. “Tane is the only person in his life who shows him genuine love, which is something completely new to him.”
But when the day of reckoning arrives, will that support be enough?
Policewoman Rose (Kirsty Marillier) and Tane both testify as to Carl’s (Matthew Holmes) violent behaviour, but with no proof other than their word, it looks as if Perri is facing jail.
Then, just when it seems all is lost, Perri’s lawyer Jane (Charlotte Friels) calls a witness to the stand that shocks everyone.
“Huge and unexpected is a great way to describe it,” Cantona says.
Perri just has to hope Jane’s last-ditch plan will be enough to save him.
