Two males have been charged with murder over the death of a man during a brawl in Sydney’s south-west on Friday night.
Just before 9.40pm (Friday 24 May 2019), emergency services were called to Chester Road, Ingleburn, after reports of a brawl involving a large group of people.
The brawl is believed to have begun during a party at a home on Chester Road, before it spilled onto the street.
Upon the arrival of officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command the crowds began to disperse.
An 18-year-old man was located on the roadway with serious head injuries.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, who conveyed him to Liverpool Hospital, where he was declared deceased.
Local police were assisted by the Public Order and Riot Squad, the Dog Unit, Police Rescue, Police Transport Command, and officers from other South-West Metropolitan Region Police Area Commands.
Several crime scenes were established and several weapons, including a baseball bat and golf club, along with wooden and metal poles were seized for forensic examination.
Following inquiries, on Sunday (26 May 2019), police executed a search warrant at a home in Eagle Vale.
Two males, aged 17 and 18 were arrested at the home. They were taken to Campbelltown Police Station, where both were charged with murder.
They were refused bail to appear in court today (Monday 27 May 2019).
The juvenile will appear at children’s court today, while the 18-year-old will appear at Campbelltown Local Court today (Monday 27 May 2019).
A search warrant was also executed at a home in Campbelltown, where several items were seized.
Inquiries into the incident continue.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence.
