Homes raided after teen’s death

Emergency services were called to the vicinity of William Street, Blacktown, following reports of a brawl on Wednesday, September 1, about 10pm, and found seven people suffering stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, including police who performed CPR, a 17-year-old boy died at the scene.
Three teenage boys – two aged 13 and one aged 15 – were taken to hospital, two in critical condition and one in a serious condition, while two 17-year-old boys and a 20-year-old man were taken to Hospital for treatment.
All six have since been released from hospital.
Police established a crime scene and allegedly located several items at the scene, including a ‘Zombie’ knife, machete, kitchen knives and golf clubs. All items were seized for forensic examination.
So far during the investigation, four people – three 17-year-old boys and a 20-year-old man – remain before the courts in relation to the incident.
Following extensive inquiries and a number of public appeals, detectives executed four simultaneous search warrants early yesterday (Tuesday, February 22) morning at homes at Liverpool, Bankstown, Parramatta and Lugarno, arresting an 18-year-old man and two 17-year-old boys.
A 21-year-old man arrested at a Bankstown unit, has not yet been charged in relation to the incident. A number of items were allegedly seized at the location, including cash and a mobile phone.
The two teens and two men were each charged with murder, cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder (x2), assault person intend criminal activity of criminal group (x3).
Following yesterday’s charges, five people remain before the courts.
Inquiries into the incident continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Blacktown Police Station on 9671 9199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.