Two teen boys charged after 21yo Luke Manassa stabbed to death at Pemulwuy, Sydney
Police allege Luke Manassa was attacked outside a property on Driftway Drive in Pemulwuy at about 10.45pm on June 26.
Officers were told two unknown men dressed in dark clothing and disguises had set upon the 21-year-old and his girlfriend when they arrived at the property, NSW Police say.
Mr Manassa was able to get back into his car and drive a short distance before succumbing to his injuries. He could not be revived and died at the scene.
Police established Strike Force Hickety to investigate the alleged attack.
Detectives raided properties in South Penrith, Mount Druitt, and Woodcroft at about 6am on Thursday.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in South Penrith. He has since been charged with murder and fail to comply with digital evidence access order direction.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Mount Druitt and has also been charged with murder.
Both teenagers were refused bail to appear in a children's court on Friday.
Investigations under Strike Force Hickety remain ongoing.
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