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Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
The crude message scrawled on cars moments before they were set alight in suspected arson attack
A dramatic car explosion has rocked a quiet suburban street and destroyed two vehicles as police investigate the suspected arson attack. The massive blast lit up Burnell Street in Russell Lea, in Sydney 's inner west, about 2.30am on Thursday. CCTV has captured the moment a figure appears to set two vehicles alight. Prior to being engulfed in flames, two of the cars were defaced with crude graffiti. The message reportedly read 'F*** you, you grub', the Daily Telegraph reports. Firefighters rushed to the scene and found four vehicles ablaze. Crews were able to contain the flames, but two cars were completely destroyed, while the other two sustained significant damage. NSW Police Superintendent Christine McDonald confirmed the vandalism appeared targeted. 'Words were written on [two of] those vehicles to suggest that the persons responsible have some association with the occupants of the home,' she said. Neighbours described the explosion as sounding like 'firecrackers', with one resident recalling seeing 'massive flames'. As a safety precaution, homes on either side of the property were temporarily evacuated, with no injures reported. The residence, believed to house a multigenerational family of 11 people with ages ranging from a two-week-old infant to a 71-year-old, were the target of a similar incident in 2013, when seven vehicles were destroyed. Police are now investigating whether the two incidents are linked. 'The theory of a decade-long feud is one that we will look into,' McDonald said. 'I mean, it's a hell of a long time to hold a grudge, but we do know that people do hold grudges for a long time. That is something that will be part of our inquiries.' McDonald condemned the dangerous attack, highlighting the serious risk to life, particularly with a newborn baby present. Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry confirmed that an accelerant had been used to start the fire. 'The risk of someone being injured was obviously extremely high,' he said. I don't think offenders that light vehicle fires actually think about the consequences, but in this scenario we're lucky no one was injured. 'We're lucky that no one is dead. I implore anyone who wants to go out and light a vehicle fire - have a think before you do it.' Police are treating the fire as suspicious and are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
7NEWS
03-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Man charged with murder after 29-year-old man found fatally stabbed inside Croydon Park home in Sydney
A man has been charged with murder after another man was found stabbed to death at a home in southwest Sydney. The body, believed to be that of a 29-year-old man, was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck on Kembla St, Croydon Park, at about 5 pm on Monday. A 32-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to hospital for assessment. He has since been discharged and was taken to a police station on Tuesday, where he was charged with murder. The man was refused bail and will appear before Burwood Local Court later that same day. Police are appealing for assistance in finding a second man who they believe can help with their investigation. The man is described as being Asian in appearance and was last seen on Kembla St, Croydon Park, on Monday afternoon. Pictures of the man have been released, showing him wearing a black jumper with red symbols on the back, blue jeans, black shoes, a black hat, and carrying a black satchel. Superintendent Christine McDonald described the incident as a gruesome crime, adding that the victim's injuries were horrific. She said the stabbing is not believed to be domestic or gang-related, with police treating the incident as a drug deal gone wrong. Anyone with information about the second man or the incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
The Advertiser
03-06-2025
- The Advertiser
Second suspect after drug deal ends in 'gruesome' death
Another man is being sought by police over a "gruesome" homicide on a suburban street, which is believed to be the outcome of a drug deal gone wrong. Detectives continued to scour the scene in Sydney's inner west on Tuesday after officers found a man aged in his 50s stabbed to death about 5pm on Monday in Croydon Park. A 32-year-old man arrested at the scene is assisting police with their inquiries and has not been charged. Another man, believed to be a 29-year-old Malaysian national, is wanted for questioning. Police released images of this man on Tuesday, saying he was last seen on the street where the stabbing occurred on Monday afternoon. The man already in custody was taken to hospital for assessment under police guard. He had attempted to flee the crime scene when police attended but was quickly apprehended, Superintendent Christine McDonald said. "This is a gruesome crime," she told reporters on Monday evening. "The man's injuries are horrific, and what we know from very preliminary investigations is that ... we believe this is a drug deal gone horribly wrong. "We didn't give him any time to run away, we were here too quick." On Tuesday morning, police were crawling over the quiet street as they attempted to piece together what happened. The dead man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck and police are treating the investigation as a homicide. Speaking on Monday night, Supt McDonald said police were unsure of who lived at the house, who had attended before the fatal incident and the reason they were meeting. "We don't believe it to be domestic-related, we don't believe it to be gang-related, but we need to work through all those steps of the investigation," she said. "The community down here would be shocked that something ... so brutal has happened in their street." The man in his 50s who died has not yet been formally identified. Supt McDonald did not detail why she believed the incident had stemmed from a drug deal. Another man is being sought by police over a "gruesome" homicide on a suburban street, which is believed to be the outcome of a drug deal gone wrong. Detectives continued to scour the scene in Sydney's inner west on Tuesday after officers found a man aged in his 50s stabbed to death about 5pm on Monday in Croydon Park. A 32-year-old man arrested at the scene is assisting police with their inquiries and has not been charged. Another man, believed to be a 29-year-old Malaysian national, is wanted for questioning. Police released images of this man on Tuesday, saying he was last seen on the street where the stabbing occurred on Monday afternoon. The man already in custody was taken to hospital for assessment under police guard. He had attempted to flee the crime scene when police attended but was quickly apprehended, Superintendent Christine McDonald said. "This is a gruesome crime," she told reporters on Monday evening. "The man's injuries are horrific, and what we know from very preliminary investigations is that ... we believe this is a drug deal gone horribly wrong. "We didn't give him any time to run away, we were here too quick." On Tuesday morning, police were crawling over the quiet street as they attempted to piece together what happened. The dead man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck and police are treating the investigation as a homicide. Speaking on Monday night, Supt McDonald said police were unsure of who lived at the house, who had attended before the fatal incident and the reason they were meeting. "We don't believe it to be domestic-related, we don't believe it to be gang-related, but we need to work through all those steps of the investigation," she said. "The community down here would be shocked that something ... so brutal has happened in their street." The man in his 50s who died has not yet been formally identified. Supt McDonald did not detail why she believed the incident had stemmed from a drug deal. Another man is being sought by police over a "gruesome" homicide on a suburban street, which is believed to be the outcome of a drug deal gone wrong. Detectives continued to scour the scene in Sydney's inner west on Tuesday after officers found a man aged in his 50s stabbed to death about 5pm on Monday in Croydon Park. A 32-year-old man arrested at the scene is assisting police with their inquiries and has not been charged. Another man, believed to be a 29-year-old Malaysian national, is wanted for questioning. Police released images of this man on Tuesday, saying he was last seen on the street where the stabbing occurred on Monday afternoon. The man already in custody was taken to hospital for assessment under police guard. He had attempted to flee the crime scene when police attended but was quickly apprehended, Superintendent Christine McDonald said. "This is a gruesome crime," she told reporters on Monday evening. "The man's injuries are horrific, and what we know from very preliminary investigations is that ... we believe this is a drug deal gone horribly wrong. "We didn't give him any time to run away, we were here too quick." On Tuesday morning, police were crawling over the quiet street as they attempted to piece together what happened. The dead man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck and police are treating the investigation as a homicide. Speaking on Monday night, Supt McDonald said police were unsure of who lived at the house, who had attended before the fatal incident and the reason they were meeting. "We don't believe it to be domestic-related, we don't believe it to be gang-related, but we need to work through all those steps of the investigation," she said. "The community down here would be shocked that something ... so brutal has happened in their street." The man in his 50s who died has not yet been formally identified. Supt McDonald did not detail why she believed the incident had stemmed from a drug deal. Another man is being sought by police over a "gruesome" homicide on a suburban street, which is believed to be the outcome of a drug deal gone wrong. Detectives continued to scour the scene in Sydney's inner west on Tuesday after officers found a man aged in his 50s stabbed to death about 5pm on Monday in Croydon Park. A 32-year-old man arrested at the scene is assisting police with their inquiries and has not been charged. Another man, believed to be a 29-year-old Malaysian national, is wanted for questioning. Police released images of this man on Tuesday, saying he was last seen on the street where the stabbing occurred on Monday afternoon. The man already in custody was taken to hospital for assessment under police guard. He had attempted to flee the crime scene when police attended but was quickly apprehended, Superintendent Christine McDonald said. "This is a gruesome crime," she told reporters on Monday evening. "The man's injuries are horrific, and what we know from very preliminary investigations is that ... we believe this is a drug deal gone horribly wrong. "We didn't give him any time to run away, we were here too quick." On Tuesday morning, police were crawling over the quiet street as they attempted to piece together what happened. The dead man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck and police are treating the investigation as a homicide. Speaking on Monday night, Supt McDonald said police were unsure of who lived at the house, who had attended before the fatal incident and the reason they were meeting. "We don't believe it to be domestic-related, we don't believe it to be gang-related, but we need to work through all those steps of the investigation," she said. "The community down here would be shocked that something ... so brutal has happened in their street." The man in his 50s who died has not yet been formally identified. Supt McDonald did not detail why she believed the incident had stemmed from a drug deal.
7NEWS
03-06-2025
- 7NEWS
Police hunting second man after 29-year-old Malaysian national found stabbed to death inside Croydon Park home
Police are searching for a man as they investigate the death of another man from multiple stab wounds to his neck in what is believed to be a drug deal gone wrong. The body was found inside a home on Kembla St, Croydon Park in southwest Sydney about 5pm on Monday. It was initially reported the victim, who has not yet been formally identified, was aged in his 50s however police now believe he was a 29-year-old Malaysian national. A 32-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken for assessment at hospital, where he remains under police guard. NSW Police are now appealing for help finding a second man who they believe can help with the investigation. The man, described as being Asian in appearance, was last seen on Kembla St, Croydon Park on Monday. He is described as having a solid build and was wearing a black jumper with red symbols on the back, blue jeans, black shoes, a black hat and carrying a black satchel. Forensics officers were seen at the home on Tuesday, with the property heavily taped off. Evidence markers have been placed in the driveway. Superintendent Christine McDonald described the incident as a gruesome crime, adding the victim's injuries were horrific. It is still unclear who lives at the property. McDonald said the stabbing is not believed to be domestic-related or gang-related, with police treating the incident as a drug deal gone wrong. Anyone with any information about the second man, or about the incident, has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Perth Now
Second suspect after drug deal ends in 'gruesome' death
Another man is being sought by police over a "gruesome" homicide on a suburban street, which is believed to be the outcome of a drug deal gone wrong. Detectives continued to scour the scene in Sydney's inner west on Tuesday after officers found a man aged in his 50s stabbed to death about 5pm on Monday in Croydon Park. A 32-year-old man arrested at the scene is assisting police with their inquiries and has not been charged. Another man, believed to be a 29-year-old Malaysian national, is wanted for questioning. Police released images of this man on Tuesday, saying he was last seen on the street where the stabbing occurred on Monday afternoon. The man already in custody was taken to hospital for assessment under police guard. He had attempted to flee the crime scene when police attended but was quickly apprehended, Superintendent Christine McDonald said. "This is a gruesome crime," she told reporters on Monday evening. "The man's injuries are horrific, and what we know from very preliminary investigations is that ... we believe this is a drug deal gone horribly wrong. "We didn't give him any time to run away, we were here too quick." On Tuesday morning, police were crawling over the quiet street as they attempted to piece together what happened. The dead man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck and police are treating the investigation as a homicide. Speaking on Monday night, Supt McDonald said police were unsure of who lived at the house, who had attended before the fatal incident and the reason they were meeting. "We don't believe it to be domestic-related, we don't believe it to be gang-related, but we need to work through all those steps of the investigation," she said. "The community down here would be shocked that something ... so brutal has happened in their street." The man in his 50s who died has not yet been formally identified. Supt McDonald did not detail why she believed the incident had stemmed from a drug deal.
