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The Australian
4 days ago
- The Australian
Croydon Park, Prairiewood: Shots fired at two Sydney homes while children, elderly inside
Two Sydney homes have been targeted in brazen shootings overnight, with shots fired while children and elderly residents were inside. The first home was targeted on Queen St, Croydon Park at about 8pm on Friday. Police were told a person was seen standing out the front and firing two shots from a pistol into the home, before getting into the driver's seat of a white hatchback. A 44-year-old man, three women - aged 40, 51, and 71 - were inside the home with a five-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl at the time. No injuries were reported. The white hatchback was last seen travelling north along Tavistock St, police say. The incident is believed to be targeted. Police are urging members of the public to contact them if they know anything about either of the incidents. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard Police say the incident is believed to be targeted and have urged anybody with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers. Little more than three hours later at about 11.25pm, police received reports of gunshots being fired into a unit in Prairiewood. An 80-year-old woman was inside at the time but was not injured. Police say a white Ford Ranger was seen in the vicinity at the time of the second shooting. It is believed at this stage to have been a case of mistaken identity. There is no evidence at this stage to suggest the Prairiewood shooting is linked to the earlier incident at Croydon Park, according to police. Jack Nivison Cadet Journalist Jack began his journalism career as a freelancer for the New England Times, a small community paper based in Armidale, regional New South Wales. He is currently a Sydney-based Cadet Journalist at News Corp. Jack Nivison
News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Shots fired at two Sydney homes while children, elderly inside
Two Sydney homes have been targeted in brazen shootings overnight, with shots fired while children and elderly residents were inside. The first home was targeted on Queen St, Croydon Park at about 8pm on Friday. Police were told a person was seen standing out the front and firing two shots from a pistol into the home, before getting into the driver's seat of a white hatchback. A 44-year-old man, three women - aged 40, 51, and 71 - were inside the home with a five-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl at the time. No injuries were reported. The white hatchback was last seen travelling north along Tavistock St, police say. The incident is believed to be targeted. Police say the incident is believed to be targeted and have urged anybody with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers. Little more than three hours later at about 11.25pm, police received reports of gunshots being fired into a unit in Prairiewood. An 80-year-old woman was inside at the time but was not injured. Police say a white Ford Ranger was seen in the vicinity at the time of the second shooting. It is believed at this stage to have been a case of mistaken identity. There is no evidence at this stage to suggest the Prairiewood shooting is linked to the earlier incident at Croydon Park, according to police.
SBS Australia
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of RI
LISTEN TO SBS Indonesian 17/07/2025 06:48 Indonesian On August 23, 2025, the Indonesian Community Council, also known as ICC, organized a public bazaar to celebrate the 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Located at the Korean Society Hall in Croydon Park, this ICC bazaar will be held on August 23, 2025 from 10am to 10pm. Peragaan busana daerah Credit: ICC NSW Inc This annual major event presents Indonesian food stalls and traditional shows for visitors. SBS Indonesia spoke with ICC Chairman Lini Kuhn's mother about the celebration. Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts .
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Major update after a young dad was stabbed to death in an alleged drug deal gone wrong
A second man has been arrested over a 'gruesome' stabbing murder they say was an alleged drug deal gone wrong. Officers found the body of a Malaysian man, 29, with multiple stab wounds about 5pm on Monday at Croydon Park, in Sydney 's inner-west. It's understood he had lived at the home with his wife and children for just a few months prior, according to shocked neighbours. Mohammad Sofwan Bin Mustafha, 32, was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for assessment under police guard. He was later charged with murder and faced Burwood Local Court on Tuesday. He did not apply for bail and will return to the same court on July 30. A second man, aged 36, who police had been searching for, was arrested on Tuesday night. Police had earlier appealed for public assistance by releasing images of the man, saying he was last seen on the street where the stabbing occurred. The man charged with murder 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 night. '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 victim, who has not yet been formally identified, was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck. Police were unsure of who lived at the house, who had attended before the fatal incident and the reason they were meeting, Supt McDonald said. She did not detail why police believed the incident had stemmed from an alleged drug deal. '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.' A neighbour told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday the dead man lived with his wife and children at the Croydon Park home for just a few months before the alleged attack. 'The neighbourhood is feeling very unsettled. This is a really, really lovely quiet street,' she said. 'We do all know each other. Pretty much, we all know each other except for this particular house. 'They haven't lived here that long so we don't know much about them.'
ABC News
03-06-2025
- General
- ABC News
Man charged with murder after body found with stab wounds in Sydney's inner west
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found at a home in Sydney's inner west on Monday. Emergency services were called to the Croydon Park property just after 5pm following reports of an alleged stabbing. The body of a man, who police now say was 29, was found inside with stab wounds to his neck. He is yet to be formally identified. On Monday, Superintendent Christine McDonald described what unfolded at the house as "brutal" and "gruesome". "The man's injuries are horrific," she said. A 32-year-old was arrested at the scene and has been returned to Burwood Police Station, after a brief stint in hospital. He was refused bail and is expected to appear before Burwood Local Court on Tuesday. NSW Police said detectives are also hoping to speak to another man, who may be able to assist with their investigation. He is described as being of Asian appearance with a solid build, and was last seen wearing a black jumper with red symbols on the back and blue jeans. He was last seen on Kembla Street in Croydon Park on Monday afternoon. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
