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7NEWS
15-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Villawood detainee accused of stabbing two contractors and fleeing shortly before he was due to be deported
A Tongan national remains on the run after allegedly stabbing his way to freedom shortly before he was set to be deported. The 28-year-old detainee was in a car on the way from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre to Sydney Airport when he allegedly attacked two guards on James Ruse Dr at Clyde and fled into the night. 54-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and cheek, and a 36-year-old male contractor was assaulted about 3.40am, police said. 'We believe while he was in the vehicle he's assaulted both the driver and passenger, allowing him to escape the car,' detective superintendent Simon Glasser said. It is understood the detainee was set to be deported for overstaying his visa in Australia. Police raced to the scene to help the injured, while the dog unit searched nearby bushland. The wanted man was last seeing heading towards Harris Park. The two workers were taken to Westmead Hospital and are in a stable condition. Clothing, documents and a sharp object were among the evidence collected at the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the escape, including whether the detainee was handcuffed, is 'forming part of our inquiries', Glasser said. The man is known to frequent Mount Pritchard, with police on alert across Sydney's southwest He is described as Pacific Islander/Maori in appearance, with a tanned complexion, a large build, about 180cm tall with black hair, dark eyes and is unshaven. Members of the public have been told not to approach him and contact police if they have information. The Australian Border Force has paused transport and escort activity while they investigate.
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Border official attacked taking man from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney Airport
A search is underway for a man who attacked two immigration detention centre contractors transferring him to an airport. The 28-year-old Tongan man was being driven from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney Airport when the driver and passenger were attacked with a 'sharpened metal object' about 3.40am, police told reporters on Thursday. A 54-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and a 36-year-old man was assaulted during the attack. The detainee fled at Clyde with police dogs tracking him as heading towards Harris Park, Superintendent Simon Glasser said. 'We are working closely with Australian Border Force and (the Department of Home Affairs),' he said. 'The victims are contractors who work for Villawood Detention Centre.' The man is described as unshaven with a large build and about 180cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark jacket and pants with black and white sneakers. He is known to police and frequents Mount Pritchard and other areas in southwest Sydney. 'This was obviously a violent offence that's occurred so we do ask members of the public to be wary if they believe they see him and contact us, not to approach him,' Supt Glasser said. Both contractors were taken to Westmead Hospital but their injuries are not considered to be serious.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- West Australian
Immigration contractors attacked taking man to airport
A search is underway for a man who attacked two immigration detention centre contractors transferring him to an airport. The 28-year-old Tongan man was being driven from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney Airport when the driver and passenger were attacked with a "sharpened metal object" about 3.40am, police told reporters on Thursday. A 54-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and a 36-year-old man was assaulted during the attack. The detainee fled at Clyde with police dogs tracking him as heading towards Harris Park, Superintendent Simon Glasser said. "We are working closely with Australian Border Force and (the Department of Home Affairs)," he said. "The victims are contractors who work for Villawood Detention Centre." The man is described as unshaven with a large build and about 180cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark jacket and pants with black and white sneakers. He is known to police and frequents Mount Pritchard and other areas in southwest Sydney. "This was obviously a violent offence that's occurred so we do ask members of the public to be wary if they believe they see him and contact us, not to approach him," Supt Glasser said. Both contractors were taken to Westmead Hospital but their injuries are not considered to be serious.
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Perth Now
Immigration contractors attacked taking man to airport
A search is underway for a man who attacked two immigration detention centre contractors transferring him to an airport. The 28-year-old Tongan man was being driven from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney Airport when the driver and passenger were attacked with a "sharpened metal object" about 3.40am, police told reporters on Thursday. A 54-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and a 36-year-old man was assaulted during the attack. The detainee fled at Clyde with police dogs tracking him as heading towards Harris Park, Superintendent Simon Glasser said. "We are working closely with Australian Border Force and (the Department of Home Affairs)," he said. "The victims are contractors who work for Villawood Detention Centre." The man is described as unshaven with a large build and about 180cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark jacket and pants with black and white sneakers. He is known to police and frequents Mount Pritchard and other areas in southwest Sydney. "This was obviously a violent offence that's occurred so we do ask members of the public to be wary if they believe they see him and contact us, not to approach him," Supt Glasser said. Both contractors were taken to Westmead Hospital but their injuries are not considered to be serious.
The Age
15-05-2025
- The Age
Manhunt after detainee stabs Border Force worker on way to Sydney Airport
A Tongan national is on the run after he allegedly stabbed an Australian Border Force contractor and assaulted another guard while being transported to Sydney Airport for deportation. The 28-year-old was being moved from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney's west when he allegedly assaulted the men, aged 54 and 36, around 3.40am on Thursday. The 54-year-old was stabbed in the neck and face, while the 36-year-old was physically assaulted, police said. Both men were taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment, but neither is seriously injured. Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser said the two contractors were assaulted while the van they were in was being driven along James Ruse Drive in Clyde. 'We've got a lot of resources on this today trying to find this male,' Glasser told 2GB. The 28-year-old, who Glasser said frequents Mount Pritchard, is described as being of Pacific Islander or Maori appearance with a tan complexion, a large build, about 180cm tall with black hair, dark eyes and is unshaven. At the time of the attack, he was wearing a black coat, black track pants and black and white sneakers. Glasser said police dogs had tracked the man moving west towards Harris Park.
