Two men charged with affray over fatal Sydney stabbing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

Joshua Smith, 36, was fatally stabbed at a park in Mount Druitt, Sydney, last Friday.

Joshua Smith, 36, a father of three, was found with stab wounds to his torso at a small park behind the Club Hotel in Mount Druitt just before 9pm last Friday. Police performed first aid until paramedics arrived, but he died at the scene.

Two men were charged with affray on Tuesday night: an 18-year-old from Mulgoa and a 35-year-old from Mount Druitt. Both were refused bail and are due to appear before the Penrith and Mount Druitt Local Court. A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder, breach of bail and an unrelated count of robbery. A 16-year-old boy was charged with accessory to murder after the fact.

CCTV footage shows a confrontation that escalated into violence, with one man throwing a punch before being attacked by three others. NSW Police Superintendent Brendan Gorman said officers were seeking about a dozen people who were in the area at the time to come forward. Police are investigating whether the attack was random or targeted prior to the incident.

How it is being reported

• Two men charged with affray over fatal stabbing of Sydney dad Joshua SmithTwo men are facing charges related to the fatal stabbing of a father of three who was allegedly killed during a “senseless” attack.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 03:45
• Two men charged with affray over fatal stabbing of Sydney dad Joshua SmithTwo men are facing charges related to the fatal stabbing of a father of three who was allegedly killed during a “senseless” attack.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 03:44

In this story: Joshua Smith · NSW Police · Mount Druitt · Brendan Gorman · Mulgoa

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