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The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Teenagers charged with murder after man was fatally stabbed in driveway
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a man was viciously stabbed to death in a driveway. Emergency services were called to a home in Pemulwuy, in Sydney's west, following reports that a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times on Driftway Drive at 10.45pm on June 26. The teenagers, dressed in dark clothing and disguises, allegedly attacked the 21-year-old victim when he and his girlfriend arrived at the home. READ MORE: Man dies in driveway after killer lands multiple blows before fleeing The injured man got back in his car and drove a short distance before being "overcome by his injuries", police said. Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived. "He was stabbed a number of is serious high-level violence that we can't tolerate," NSW Police Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser said after the attack. Investigators said the victim was known to police, but that he was not a well-known crime figure. Detectives searched homes in South Penrith, Mt Druitt, and Woodcroft on the morning of July 3, and two teenagers were arrested. In South Penrith, police arrested a 17-year-old boy. He was taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with murder and failing to comply with a digital evidence access order direction. He was refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Mt Druitt. He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with murder. He was also refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. Police seized a car, believed to be used in a getaway, from the Woodcroft home. Investigations under Strike Force Hickety are continuing, police said. Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a man was viciously stabbed to death in a driveway. Emergency services were called to a home in Pemulwuy, in Sydney's west, following reports that a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times on Driftway Drive at 10.45pm on June 26. The teenagers, dressed in dark clothing and disguises, allegedly attacked the 21-year-old victim when he and his girlfriend arrived at the home. READ MORE: Man dies in driveway after killer lands multiple blows before fleeing The injured man got back in his car and drove a short distance before being "overcome by his injuries", police said. Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived. "He was stabbed a number of is serious high-level violence that we can't tolerate," NSW Police Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser said after the attack. Investigators said the victim was known to police, but that he was not a well-known crime figure. Detectives searched homes in South Penrith, Mt Druitt, and Woodcroft on the morning of July 3, and two teenagers were arrested. In South Penrith, police arrested a 17-year-old boy. He was taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with murder and failing to comply with a digital evidence access order direction. He was refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Mt Druitt. He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with murder. He was also refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. Police seized a car, believed to be used in a getaway, from the Woodcroft home. Investigations under Strike Force Hickety are continuing, police said. Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a man was viciously stabbed to death in a driveway. Emergency services were called to a home in Pemulwuy, in Sydney's west, following reports that a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times on Driftway Drive at 10.45pm on June 26. The teenagers, dressed in dark clothing and disguises, allegedly attacked the 21-year-old victim when he and his girlfriend arrived at the home. READ MORE: Man dies in driveway after killer lands multiple blows before fleeing The injured man got back in his car and drove a short distance before being "overcome by his injuries", police said. Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived. "He was stabbed a number of is serious high-level violence that we can't tolerate," NSW Police Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser said after the attack. Investigators said the victim was known to police, but that he was not a well-known crime figure. Detectives searched homes in South Penrith, Mt Druitt, and Woodcroft on the morning of July 3, and two teenagers were arrested. In South Penrith, police arrested a 17-year-old boy. He was taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with murder and failing to comply with a digital evidence access order direction. He was refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Mt Druitt. He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with murder. He was also refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. Police seized a car, believed to be used in a getaway, from the Woodcroft home. Investigations under Strike Force Hickety are continuing, police said. Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a man was viciously stabbed to death in a driveway. Emergency services were called to a home in Pemulwuy, in Sydney's west, following reports that a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times on Driftway Drive at 10.45pm on June 26. The teenagers, dressed in dark clothing and disguises, allegedly attacked the 21-year-old victim when he and his girlfriend arrived at the home. READ MORE: Man dies in driveway after killer lands multiple blows before fleeing The injured man got back in his car and drove a short distance before being "overcome by his injuries", police said. Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived. "He was stabbed a number of is serious high-level violence that we can't tolerate," NSW Police Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser said after the attack. Investigators said the victim was known to police, but that he was not a well-known crime figure. Detectives searched homes in South Penrith, Mt Druitt, and Woodcroft on the morning of July 3, and two teenagers were arrested. In South Penrith, police arrested a 17-year-old boy. He was taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with murder and failing to comply with a digital evidence access order direction. He was refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Mt Druitt. He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with murder. He was also refused bail to appear in a children's court on July 4. Police seized a car, believed to be used in a getaway, from the Woodcroft home. Investigations under Strike Force Hickety are continuing, police said.
ABC News
03-07-2025
- ABC News
Two teenagers charged over fatal stabbing of 21yo man in Pemulwuy
Two teenagers have been charged after allegedly stabbing a man to death in Sydney's west last week. Luke Manassa, 21, died on Driftway Drive in Pemulwuy last Thursday after police allege the two boys set upon him about 10.45pm. Police said the boys — 17 and 16 — donned dark clothing and "disguises", approached Mr Manassa and his girlfriend before stabbing him several times. Mr Manassa then got back into his car, but died of his injuries a short time later. Detectives were investigating whether the attack has links to organised crime feuds, with Mr Manassa known to police. The Homicide Squad took over the case under Strike Force Hickety to investigate the attack. On Thursday police arrested a 17-year-old boy in South Penrith after dawn raids there and in Mt Druitt and Woodcroft. About the same time police arrested a 16-year-old boy in Mount Druitt while in Woodcroft police seized a vehicle they believe was the getaway car. Both teens have been charged with murder, refused bail by police and are due to face Parramatta Childrens Court on Friday.
West Australian
03-07-2025
- West Australian
Sydney stabbing: Teens charged with murder after 21-year-old Sydney entrepreneur Luke Manassa fatally stabbed
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after 21-year-old Sydney entrepreneur Luke Manassa was stabbed to death in Pemulwuy. Police allege Manassa and his girlfriend were attacked outside a Driftway Drive property 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. Police seized a vehicle they will allege was the getaway car in Woodcroft. Investigations under Strike Force Hickety remain ongoing. More to come
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Perth Now
Teenagers charged over Sydney entrepreneur's fatal stabbing
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after 21-year-old Sydney entrepreneur Luke Manassa was stabbed to death in Pemulwuy. Police allege Manassa and his girlfriend were attacked outside a Driftway Drive property 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. Police seized a vehicle they will allege was the getaway car in Woodcroft. Investigations under Strike Force Hickety remain ongoing. More to come
News.com.au
03-07-2025
- News.com.au
Two teen boys charged after 21yo Luke Manassa stabbed to death at Pemulwuy, Sydney
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Sydney's west. 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.
