Wakeley riots: NSW Police release images of nine new individuals over ‘hostile’ and ‘aggressive’ actions
NSW Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying nine additional individuals in connection to the Wakeley riots with twenty new images released on Tuesday morning.
Riots broke out in front of Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on 15 April after the alleged stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel.
The violent incident has so far seen 14 men charged over their alleged involvement.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.As part of a new appeal for public assistance, NSW Police have released images of eight men and one woman believed to be linked to the Wakeley riots.
Superintendent Andrew Evans, Commander of Strike Force Dribs said: “These particular individuals are being targeted by detectives due to the hostile and aggressive nature of their actions.”
“I take this opportunity to thank the community for the assistance they have provided us to date, as this information has led detectives to identify people not previously known to police,” Superintendent Evans said.
“However, we are once again appealing for public assistance to identify these nine individuals, as someone in the community knows who they are.”
Each individual has been described in detail, including their appearance, attire, and distinguishing features.
Person P
Person P is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, slim build, with short dark hair.
He is shown wearing light-coloured clothing, dark-coloured shoes and carrying a blacck bag across his body.
Person U
Person U is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with long dark brown hair tied in a bun and a dark-coloured beard.
He is shown wearing a light-coloured shirt.
Person V
The third person depicted (Person V) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with a dark-coloured beard.
He is shown wearing a grey hooded jumper, black cap, black shorts and white shoes.
Person Z
Person Z is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance and muscular build.
He is shown wearing a black singlet, shorts, cap and shoes.
Person AH
Person AH is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with a dark-coloured beard.
He is shown wearing a grey t-shirt.
Person AN
Person AN is described as being a woman of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, medium build, with blonde hair.
She is shown wearing a singlet top and shorts, with a shirt tied around her waist and a dark-coloured cap.
Person AO
Person AO is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with a dark beard and a star tattoo on his right arm.
He is shown wearing a light-coloured shirt with dark writing on the back, shorts and a cap.
Person BC
Person BC is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with dark hair and a beard.
He is shown wearing a t-shirt with a motif on the front left-hand side.
Person BN
Person BN is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, muscular build, dark hair and a beard, with a black bandage on his right arm.
He is shown wearing black pants, a black shoulder bag and white sneakers.
NSW Police have urged anyone who can identify the people depicted or provide information that may assist to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
