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7 minutes ago
- ABC News
Police renew appeal for information over 2005 disappearance of Sydney man Simon Knight
Police are appealing once again for information 20 years to the day since Sydney man Simon Knight disappeared from a Surry Hills hotel. Mr Knight was 32 when he was last seen at a Crown Street hotel on the morning of July 21, 2005, with few clues leading detectives to what happened to the aspiring chef. He was soon reported missing to police by his parents after not showing up to a shift at a Newtown cafe later that same day. Despite a reward increase from $100,000 to $250,000 in 2020, no information has shed light on Mr Knight in the years since he vanished. On Monday his father Bob Knight gave a heartfelt plea in a bid to help find his son. "The family is still waiting, we're hoping one day we will get the answers and closure. "So please if you know anything, please get in touch with the police or Crime Stoppers." While Mr Knight's case was not part of the inquiry, it was referenced in the NSW legislative council's 2021 final report into gay and transgender hate crimes between 1970 and 2010. The report stated when his parents first reported him missing, an officer told them: "Gays go missing all the time … he'll turn up." It added a 2013 magazine article quoted a police officer from Redfern claiming that "despite conjecture that [Mr Knight] may have contracted HIV, he was believed to be alive and well". A coroner in 2015 concluded that Mr Knight was believed to be dead, though the circumstances are unknown. When his parents were granted permission to see the review into his case at Kings Cross Police Station in 2019, they were only given 15 minutes before "they felt the attending officer getting impatient so they left", the report stated. "Later on we've had good support, in regard to that in the early stage, yes that was the case," Mr Knight's father said. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Police Minister Yasmin Catley said his disappearance had shattered his loved ones. "His disappearance has left a devastating void in this family, the disappearance of a loved one leaves a void in every family and this family is no different," she said. "And there are no answers as to what happened to Simon on that night. This family have been grieving now for two decades, 20 years, it's a long time. "It may be the case with the passage of time you feel more comfortable coming forward." South Sydney Police Area Commander Chris Hill said the items Mr Knight was last seen with — a camera and a bike — have never been found. Sharing memories of her brother, Mr Knight's sister Francis said the loss had been "massive". "Simon and I were your typical siblings, we fought all the time we also had a lot of fun," she said. "The loss of him has been massive, he's never met my girls. "I'd love to just fight with him again … we lost such an important person in our life. A little bit of the fun went with him as well."
News.com.au
an hour ago
- News.com.au
NSW Police launch fresh $250k appeal for information on missing Sydney chef Simon Knight
The family of missing Sydney chef Simon Knight has delivered a fresh appeal for 'answers' 20 years after the young man disappeared. 'Our family are still waiting, hoping one day we will get answers and closure, so please, if you know anything, please get in touch with the police or Crime Stoppers' Simon's father Bob Knight said on Monday. A $250,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to the discovery of Simon's whereabouts or disclosing the circumstances of his disappearance. Simon, a chef, was last seen at a hotel on Crown St in Sydney's Surry Hills on the morning of July 21, 2005. When the 32-year-old did not arrive for his shift at a cafe in Newtown later that day, he was reported missing to police. Despite extensive investigations at the time, and over the years, Simon has never been found. A second coronial inquest in 2015 found that it was likely Simon had died, the police said on Monday. His body has never been located and the circumstances of his disappearance are unknown. At the time of his disappearance, Simon was described as being of caucasian appearance, 183cm tall, with blue eyes, a fair complexion, red hair and facial hair. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing a dark green T-shirt and blue jeans. Sydney detectives continue to investigate Simon's disappearance under Strike Force Glenlea. Police Minister Yasmin Catley said Simon's family needed answers. 'Losing a loved one is devastating, but the not knowing makes the loss so much harder,' she said. 'Today we appeal to anyone who might have the smallest piece of information, which can help police bring answers about Simon's disappearance for the Knight family.' South Sydney Police Area commander Acting Superintendent Christopher Hill said police believed there was someone out there who knew something about Simon's disappearance. 'To support this search for answers, anyone who may have held onto information since Simon's disappearance is urged to come forward,' Superintendent Hill said. 'We are keen to speak with anyone who lived or frequented Crown and Oxford streets, Surry Hills, in July 2005, particularly if they knew Simon and have not yet spoken to police. 'Any piece of new information – no matter how seemingly insignificant – could be the key to solve this case and help provide much-needed answers to Simon's family about what happened to him.'
News.com.au
2 hours ago
- News.com.au
Investigation launched after man dies while in police custody at Traralgon home
A man has died after being arrested at his home in Victoria's south-east, with police now probing the incident. Police were called to Moore St in Traralgon shortly before 1am on Sunday, following reports of a man acting erratically. The 41-year-old man was arrested out the front of his home and put into police custody. He became unresponsive a short time later. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene. Neighbour Gino Tripodi told the ABC he was trying to get home when the incident unfolded. 'Not knowing what exactly happened in the street, it just unfolded as I was talking to police at the end of the street,' he said. 'I feel for the guy and his family, condolences to them.' He claimed the man was known for his erratic behaviour, and praised emergency crews for their efforts to help him. An investigation has been launched into the man's death, with the exact circumstances yet to be determined. 'Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as per standard practice where someone dies after being taken into police custody,' police said.
