Strike Force investigators have released images of an additional nine people they believe can assist with the ongoing investigation into the public order incident at Wakeley last month.
Strike Force Dribs was established to investigate the violent incidents outside a Wakeley church on Monday 15 April 2024, following the alleged attack of a 53-year-old religious leader.
To date, 14 men have been charged over their alleged involvement in the incident. All 14 men remain before the courts.
Strike Force Dribs Commander, Superintendent Andrew Evans said while there were a large number of people involved in the violent incident, these particular individuals are being targeted by detectives due to the hostile and aggressive nature of their actions.
“I take this opportunity to thank the community for the assistance they have provided us to date, as this information has led detectives to identifying people not previously known to police,” Superintendent Evans said.
“However, we are once again appealing for public assistance to identify these nine individuals, as someone in the community knows who they are.”
As investigations continue, detectives have now released images of eight men and a woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The first person depicted (Person P) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, slim build, with short dark hair.
He is shown wearing light coloured clothing, dark coloured shoes and carrying a black bag across his body.
The second person depicted (Person U) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with long dark brown hair tied in a bun and a dark coloured beard.
He is shown wearing a light-coloured shirt.
The third person depicted (Person V) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with a dark coloured beard.
He is shown wearing a grey hooded jumper, black cap, black shorts and white shoes.
The fourth person depicted (Person Z) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance and muscular build.
He is shown wearing a black singlet, shorts, cap and shoes.
The fifth person depicted (Person AH) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with a dark coloured beard.
He is shown wearing a grey t-shirt.
The sixth person depicted (Person AN) is described as being a woman of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, medium build, with blonde hair.
She is shown wearing a singlet top and shorts, with a shirt tied around her waist and a dark coloured cap.
The seventh person depicted (Person AO) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with a dark beard and a star tattoo on his right arm.
He is shown wearing a light-coloured shirt with dark writing on the back, shorts and a cap.
The eighth person depicted (Person BC) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, solid build, with dark hair and a beard.
He is shown wearing a t-shirt with a motif on the front left-hand side.
The ninth person depicted (Person BN) is described as being a man of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, muscular build, dark hair and a beard, with a black bandage on his right arm.
He is shown wearing black pants and a black shoulder bag and white sneakers.
As investigations under Strike Force Dribs continue, anyone who can identify the men depicted or provide information that may assist is urged to contact Fairfield Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
