Article from the SMH "Haikerwal bashers get long jail terms " written by
DANIEL FOGARTY November 18, 2009
Prominent doctor Mukesh Haikerwal says he takes no comfort in knowing that the attackers who left him brain-damaged and half an hour from death have been handed long jail terms.
On an evening walk in bayside Williamstown in Melbourne last September, Dr Haikerwal was set upon and bashed so badly with a baseball bat that his skull was heard to crack.
He had already handed the group his wallet.
As they began hitting him with the bat, Dr Haikerwal, a former Australian Medical Association president, cried "help me" and told his attackers he was a doctor.
But the thugs didn't stop.
Instead, Alfer Azzopardi grabbed the baseball bat from the hand of a co-offender telling him "you're not doing it right" and took a big back swing, before powerfully striking Dr Haikerwal to the head.
The blow rendered Dr Haikerwal unconscious and nearly killed him.
"If I hadn't the luxury of two fully trained medical professionals, my brother a cardiologist and my wife a GP (who came to his aid after the attack) ... I would not be standing here today," he told reporters at his practice in the western Melbourne suburb of Altona.
"I take no comfort that my assailants have been sentenced to jail terms, but the community has to be protected and feel safe and free to go about their daily lives in safety and security.
"I now have a scar on my head. I have a piece of my brain missing, and that will never come back."
The attack came during a two-month armed robbery spree by Azzopardi, 20, of Coolaroo and Michael Baltatzis, 20, of Glenroy.
Dr Haikerwal was one of 34 victims as the two men went on a rampage of 21 robberies on 11 separate evenings.
Victorian County Court judge Joe Gullaci handed both men double-figure jail sentences.
Azzopardi was jailed for 18 and a half years, to serve a minimum of 13 and a half years.
Baltatzis was jailed for 16 and a half years, with a minimum of 10 and a half years.
A third man, Sean Gabriel, 20, of Hoppers Crossing, was jailed for nine years and nine months, with a minimum of six years.
"The courts have a duty to step up and send a clear message that if you offend in this cowardly and despicable manner then a lengthy term of imprisonment awaits," Judge Gullaci said.
"Each of the victims was selected at random, but each had a common feature, that is they were vulnerable and alone and in parks or (other) public places."
The physical and mental scars for Dr Haikerwal will continue long after the men are released.
"To go in my own manner, in my own backyard, and to be half an hour from death was a very significant affect to me and my family, and indeed the people around me," Dr Haikerwal said.
He spent a month in hospital, had to re-learn how to walk and now speaks more slowly than he once did.
A fourth person involved in the attack, a boy aged 16, who cannot be named because of his age, was ordered to serve two years in youth detention in a separate proceeding.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Asian Gang attacks
Article titled "Two stabbed in overnight attacks at Wyndham Vale and Braybrook" taken from the heraldsun on 28/2/10 written by Elissa Doherty
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TWO more people have been stabbed in Melbourne overnight in the latest wave of knife crime.
A man, 19, was stabbed in the chest at Wyndham Vale about 11.05 pm yesterday after a group of five people tracked him down at a birthday party.
Police said the group went to a house in Akoona Way looking for the teenager, and attacked him when he came outside.
He was punched and stabbed twice in the upper body.
The man also suffered a wound to the right forearm and a cut above the eye.
After the attack the man chased the attackers for a short distance not realising he had been stabbed.
He was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a serious condition.
Another man suffered a cut to the ear after being stabbed with what was described as a machete at a fundraising event.
Police said a group of six to 10 people arrived at the event at a sporting club at Burke and Cramwell streets, Braybrook.
After a verbal dispute, guests went back inside the club to escape the group.
But as they were closing the door, one person from the group ran at him and cut him on the ear about 11pm.
The injured man, 38, was taken to Footscray Hospital where he received stitches.
The group police is seeking is described as in Asian appearance.
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TWO more people have been stabbed in Melbourne overnight in the latest wave of knife crime.
A man, 19, was stabbed in the chest at Wyndham Vale about 11.05 pm yesterday after a group of five people tracked him down at a birthday party.
Police said the group went to a house in Akoona Way looking for the teenager, and attacked him when he came outside.
He was punched and stabbed twice in the upper body.
The man also suffered a wound to the right forearm and a cut above the eye.
After the attack the man chased the attackers for a short distance not realising he had been stabbed.
He was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a serious condition.
Another man suffered a cut to the ear after being stabbed with what was described as a machete at a fundraising event.
Police said a group of six to 10 people arrived at the event at a sporting club at Burke and Cramwell streets, Braybrook.
After a verbal dispute, guests went back inside the club to escape the group.
But as they were closing the door, one person from the group ran at him and cut him on the ear about 11pm.
The injured man, 38, was taken to Footscray Hospital where he received stitches.
The group police is seeking is described as in Asian appearance.
Pacific islander stabbing
Article taken from the Police Media website on 28/2/10
Police appeal for information after serious assault – Kings CrossSunday, 28 Feb 2010 06:15am
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in the inner city this morning. About 4am, a 25-year-old man had entered a takeaway food store on corner of Darlinghurst and Bayswater roads at Kings Cross, intending to make a purchase. The 25-year-old was approached from behind by an unknown man and was stabbed in the neck with an unidentified glass object. He sustained a severe neck wound and has been taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where he is undergoing emergency surgery this morning. His alleged attacker was last seen running east along Bayswater Road. He was described to police as being of Pacific Islander appearance, of solid build with short shaved hair, possibly balding. At the time he was wearing blue jeans and a black striped shirt and is believed to be aged mid twenties to early thirties. Anyone who might have witnessed the attack or have any other information that might assist investigators is asked to contact Kings Cross Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. All information will be treated in strict confidence.
Police appeal for information after serious assault – Kings CrossSunday, 28 Feb 2010 06:15am
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in the inner city this morning. About 4am, a 25-year-old man had entered a takeaway food store on corner of Darlinghurst and Bayswater roads at Kings Cross, intending to make a purchase. The 25-year-old was approached from behind by an unknown man and was stabbed in the neck with an unidentified glass object. He sustained a severe neck wound and has been taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where he is undergoing emergency surgery this morning. His alleged attacker was last seen running east along Bayswater Road. He was described to police as being of Pacific Islander appearance, of solid build with short shaved hair, possibly balding. At the time he was wearing blue jeans and a black striped shirt and is believed to be aged mid twenties to early thirties. Anyone who might have witnessed the attack or have any other information that might assist investigators is asked to contact Kings Cross Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. All information will be treated in strict confidence.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Three islanders kill tourist
An Article from the ABC news website tilted "Accused landed fatal punch, court told" on 22/2/10
One of three men charged with murder has been identified as the man who landed a fatal punch on a Canadian backpacker last year.
Twenty-five-year-old Cain Aguiar died from head injuries last July after being involved in a fight outside the Blarney Stone Hotel in Yarraville.
Sioeli Seau, Fostar Akuote and Jacob Polutele are facing a committal hearing charged with murder.
Witness, Steven Zappia testified that he saw the three charged men fighting with the victim.
He said he saw Cain Aguiar fall and hit his head during the fight.
Mr Zappia told the court he believed Jacob Palutele landed the fatal punch.
One of three men charged with murder has been identified as the man who landed a fatal punch on a Canadian backpacker last year.
Twenty-five-year-old Cain Aguiar died from head injuries last July after being involved in a fight outside the Blarney Stone Hotel in Yarraville.
Sioeli Seau, Fostar Akuote and Jacob Polutele are facing a committal hearing charged with murder.
Witness, Steven Zappia testified that he saw the three charged men fighting with the victim.
He said he saw Cain Aguiar fall and hit his head during the fight.
Mr Zappia told the court he believed Jacob Palutele landed the fatal punch.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sexual assault by Aboriginal
From the Daily Telegraph titled "Girl, 8, taken from home while sleeping, sexually assaulted "
February 19, 2010 9:22AM
A MAN kidnapped an eight-year-old girl as she slept and sexually assaulted her in a nearby reserve in Sydney yesterday, police said last night.
The Daily Telegraph reports the girl was taken from her home in Whalan in Sydney's west between 1am and 5am yesterday before being molested in the park.
She managed to walk home after the attacker left and tell her mother of the terrifying ordeal.
Police waited more than 17 hours to ask the public for help with its media unit not releasing a statement until 10pm.
A spokesman said police had been conducting "a number of lines of inquiry throughout the day" before appealing for help.
The attacker was of Aboriginal appearance, 20 years of age, 167cm tall with a thin build, black hair, brown eyes, unshaven with a moustache and spends time in the Whalan and Mt Druitt areas.
February 19, 2010 9:22AM
A MAN kidnapped an eight-year-old girl as she slept and sexually assaulted her in a nearby reserve in Sydney yesterday, police said last night.
The Daily Telegraph reports the girl was taken from her home in Whalan in Sydney's west between 1am and 5am yesterday before being molested in the park.
She managed to walk home after the attacker left and tell her mother of the terrifying ordeal.
Police waited more than 17 hours to ask the public for help with its media unit not releasing a statement until 10pm.
A spokesman said police had been conducting "a number of lines of inquiry throughout the day" before appealing for help.
The attacker was of Aboriginal appearance, 20 years of age, 167cm tall with a thin build, black hair, brown eyes, unshaven with a moustache and spends time in the Whalan and Mt Druitt areas.
5 Asians in knife attack
This is an article from the SunHerald dated 21/2/10 by Lucie van der berg titled "Teen stabbed at Springvale"
A GANG of five knife-wielding men set upon a teenager stabbing him several times at a community festival in Springvale last night.
The 17-year-old victim and a friend were at the Springvale Community Summer Festival in Burden Park when they were approached by five men at about11.30pm.
Police say the gang surrounded them and a number of punches were thrown.
The victim suffered two stab wounds to his lower back during the fight.
The groups dispersed and the victim went to first aid tent before paramedics were called.
He was taken to the Alfred Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The only description that police have is that the offenders were Asian in appearance.The incident comes after four other people were stabbed in two separate incidents on Saturday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit
A GANG of five knife-wielding men set upon a teenager stabbing him several times at a community festival in Springvale last night.
The 17-year-old victim and a friend were at the Springvale Community Summer Festival in Burden Park when they were approached by five men at about11.30pm.
Police say the gang surrounded them and a number of punches were thrown.
The victim suffered two stab wounds to his lower back during the fight.
The groups dispersed and the victim went to first aid tent before paramedics were called.
He was taken to the Alfred Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The only description that police have is that the offenders were Asian in appearance.The incident comes after four other people were stabbed in two separate incidents on Saturday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit
Friday, February 19, 2010
3 Greeks bash an Australian footballer
This is an article taken from the Hearldsun on 19/2/10 titled "Hungry Jack's bashing victim Luke Adams is rebuilding his life".
where 3 Greeks in a racist attack on a young Australian Footballer.
Of cause it is not labelled as racist because it was only an Australian that got bashed.
EXCLUSIVE: HUNGRY Jack's bashing victim Luke Adams is rebuilding his life after the callous city beating that left him fighting for his existence.
Just seven months ago he lay lifeless in a coma after the brutal attack that appalled the nation and highlighted the seriousness of Melbourne's seedy night life.
But he has now bounced back with a fresh new outlook, and is slowly piecing his life back together.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the horrific incident, the budding football star revealed he was planning a footy comeback, had returned to work and was hoping to begin tertiary studies.
But he can still not bring himself to discuss the attack that left him for dead.
"I'm over it. It's not something I want to talk about or bring up again, I'm just over it," he said.
Mr Adams, 19, said he was simply acting peacemaker after a fight broke out between his friend James Mitchell and a stranger at Hungry Jacks in Chapel St, Prahran.
Shocking security footage released in the aftermath of the one-sided brawl in the early hours of July 13 showed Luke and his mates assaulted in an unprovoked attack that unleashed angry demands for action to end drunken street violence.
Today he is making solid progress in his physical recovery despite a host of injuries that serve as a constant reminder of the incident.
He has failed to regain his sense of smell, has a hole in the bone above his left eye and will suffer undetermined long-term effects due to the severe impact to his brain.
Socially he continues to choose carefully where he goes and who he is with.
Most striking is the deep welt from his hairline to his left eyebrow, the legacy of his head wound when he crashed, face-down and unconscious, after being throttled. But he insists things are good, following a recent trip to South America.
"I just went away for a bit of a trip to get away," he said.
"I'm doing OK. I'm hoping to play footy again, but I'm not quite sure at the moment," he said.
In the meantime Mr Adams is planning a return to study.
Dad Peter said while Luke was recovering well, there was still along way to go.
"This event has and continues to have a major traumatic effect on Luke's family and friends," he said.
"The most difficult aspect to cope with is the uncertainty.
"Do we know the full extent of his injuries? What psychological damage may have been done that is not yet apparent? What would be the effect of another blow to his head?"
Mr Adams said he was preparing himself for the sentencing of Nathan Karazisis, 24; Mark Bogtstra, 21, and Konstantinos Kontoklotsis, 32, next month.
Bogstra and Konstantinos pleaded guilty to charges of affray and intentionally causing injury to James Mitchell and Karazisis an additional charge of recklessly causing serious injury to Luke Adams.
"I am anxious that there will be a suitable and just outcome at the sentencing hearing in March, a sentence that is appropriate for the callousness and severity of the assault," he said.
where 3 Greeks in a racist attack on a young Australian Footballer.
Of cause it is not labelled as racist because it was only an Australian that got bashed.
EXCLUSIVE: HUNGRY Jack's bashing victim Luke Adams is rebuilding his life after the callous city beating that left him fighting for his existence.
Just seven months ago he lay lifeless in a coma after the brutal attack that appalled the nation and highlighted the seriousness of Melbourne's seedy night life.
But he has now bounced back with a fresh new outlook, and is slowly piecing his life back together.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the horrific incident, the budding football star revealed he was planning a footy comeback, had returned to work and was hoping to begin tertiary studies.
But he can still not bring himself to discuss the attack that left him for dead.
"I'm over it. It's not something I want to talk about or bring up again, I'm just over it," he said.
Mr Adams, 19, said he was simply acting peacemaker after a fight broke out between his friend James Mitchell and a stranger at Hungry Jacks in Chapel St, Prahran.
Shocking security footage released in the aftermath of the one-sided brawl in the early hours of July 13 showed Luke and his mates assaulted in an unprovoked attack that unleashed angry demands for action to end drunken street violence.
Today he is making solid progress in his physical recovery despite a host of injuries that serve as a constant reminder of the incident.
He has failed to regain his sense of smell, has a hole in the bone above his left eye and will suffer undetermined long-term effects due to the severe impact to his brain.
Socially he continues to choose carefully where he goes and who he is with.
Most striking is the deep welt from his hairline to his left eyebrow, the legacy of his head wound when he crashed, face-down and unconscious, after being throttled. But he insists things are good, following a recent trip to South America.
"I just went away for a bit of a trip to get away," he said.
"I'm doing OK. I'm hoping to play footy again, but I'm not quite sure at the moment," he said.
In the meantime Mr Adams is planning a return to study.
Dad Peter said while Luke was recovering well, there was still along way to go.
"This event has and continues to have a major traumatic effect on Luke's family and friends," he said.
"The most difficult aspect to cope with is the uncertainty.
"Do we know the full extent of his injuries? What psychological damage may have been done that is not yet apparent? What would be the effect of another blow to his head?"
Mr Adams said he was preparing himself for the sentencing of Nathan Karazisis, 24; Mark Bogtstra, 21, and Konstantinos Kontoklotsis, 32, next month.
Bogstra and Konstantinos pleaded guilty to charges of affray and intentionally causing injury to James Mitchell and Karazisis an additional charge of recklessly causing serious injury to Luke Adams.
"I am anxious that there will be a suitable and just outcome at the sentencing hearing in March, a sentence that is appropriate for the callousness and severity of the assault," he said.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Indian taxi driver bashes Aussie passenger
This is an article from the NEWS.com.au website from 4/2/10 titled Cab driver charged over bashing.
AN Indian taxi driver is facing charges over the bashing of a passenger who was knocked unconscious in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda.
The 25-year-old passenger was involved in a heated argument with the cab driver around 10pm AEDT yesterday as they pulled over in Ackland Street in southern Melbourne.A witness says the passenger tried to walk away but the cab driver chased him down and had to be restrained by security staff working at a nearby business.The passenger kept walking away as the cab driver then grabbed a baton from the boot of his cab, drove up next to the passenger and allegedly starting striking the man repeatedly with the weapon, the witness says."Within a few minutes, many other cab drivers, all of them Indian, all turned up," witness Karen told Fairfax Radio today. "And I could just see how out of hand this is all getting."
Paramedics say they treated the passenger for bruising and swelling to his upper body and took him to The Alfred hospital in a stable condition.The 32-year-old cab driver was arrested and later charged with intentionally causing injury and two counts of unlawful assault.Police say they cannot discuss the case further because the cab driver is facing charges before the courts.He is expected to make a court appearance in Melbourne Magistrates' Court at a later date.
AN Indian taxi driver is facing charges over the bashing of a passenger who was knocked unconscious in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda.
The 25-year-old passenger was involved in a heated argument with the cab driver around 10pm AEDT yesterday as they pulled over in Ackland Street in southern Melbourne.A witness says the passenger tried to walk away but the cab driver chased him down and had to be restrained by security staff working at a nearby business.The passenger kept walking away as the cab driver then grabbed a baton from the boot of his cab, drove up next to the passenger and allegedly starting striking the man repeatedly with the weapon, the witness says."Within a few minutes, many other cab drivers, all of them Indian, all turned up," witness Karen told Fairfax Radio today. "And I could just see how out of hand this is all getting."
Paramedics say they treated the passenger for bruising and swelling to his upper body and took him to The Alfred hospital in a stable condition.The 32-year-old cab driver was arrested and later charged with intentionally causing injury and two counts of unlawful assault.Police say they cannot discuss the case further because the cab driver is facing charges before the courts.He is expected to make a court appearance in Melbourne Magistrates' Court at a later date.
Vietnamese drug dealers
An article form the WAtoday.com.au on 5/2/10 written by daniel Fogarty and Clarisse Ede titled Police smash alleged $9m Cannabis ring.
Cannabis plants with an alleged street value of $9 million have been seized after police smashed what they say is a significant Melbourne drug ring.
More than 100 detectives were involved in arresting 13 people and raiding 16 houses in the southeastern suburbs of Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Berwick and Endeavour Hills over the past two days.
Nine people have been charged.
Most of the houses contained hydroponic commercial cannabis crops as part of a sophisticated cannabis trafficking network, police allege.
Police allegedly seized more than 1100 cannabis plants, weighing more than half a tonne, and more than $250,000 cash.
Seven people appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon to face charges including cultivating and trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis.
Those charged are Hampton Park men Steven Bui, 28, Adam Ing, 26, Ngoc Vu, 39, Phong Van Nguyen, 53, and Cuong Hoang, 38.
Bui faces the most charges of any accused - 17 including eight counts of trafficking cannabis, six counts of cultivating cannabis and three counts of stealing electricity.
Also charged are Minh Tan Nguyen, 41, of Narre Warren South and Coung Van Nguyen, 27, of Berwick.
All have been remanded in custody, with Ing, who has lived in Australia for three years, and Mihn Nguyen to apply for bail on Monday.
The court heard the men speak little or no English and are not Australian citizens. Hoang and Phong Nguyen are New Zealand citizens, the court heard.
They will all appear in court for a committal mention on July 23.
Two other men connected to the alleged drug ring were charged and bailed.
Earlier on Friday, Taskforce head Detective Inspector Doug Fryer said the operation would have a significant impact on the illegal cannabis trade.
"This successful operation has removed in excess of half a tonne of cannabis from making it on the streets," he said in a statement.
"We will continue to focus on organised crime groups involved in commercial drug trafficking with part of our goal being to strip them of all their assets."
Cannabis plants with an alleged street value of $9 million have been seized after police smashed what they say is a significant Melbourne drug ring.
More than 100 detectives were involved in arresting 13 people and raiding 16 houses in the southeastern suburbs of Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Berwick and Endeavour Hills over the past two days.
Nine people have been charged.
Most of the houses contained hydroponic commercial cannabis crops as part of a sophisticated cannabis trafficking network, police allege.
Police allegedly seized more than 1100 cannabis plants, weighing more than half a tonne, and more than $250,000 cash.
Seven people appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon to face charges including cultivating and trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis.
Those charged are Hampton Park men Steven Bui, 28, Adam Ing, 26, Ngoc Vu, 39, Phong Van Nguyen, 53, and Cuong Hoang, 38.
Bui faces the most charges of any accused - 17 including eight counts of trafficking cannabis, six counts of cultivating cannabis and three counts of stealing electricity.
Also charged are Minh Tan Nguyen, 41, of Narre Warren South and Coung Van Nguyen, 27, of Berwick.
All have been remanded in custody, with Ing, who has lived in Australia for three years, and Mihn Nguyen to apply for bail on Monday.
The court heard the men speak little or no English and are not Australian citizens. Hoang and Phong Nguyen are New Zealand citizens, the court heard.
They will all appear in court for a committal mention on July 23.
Two other men connected to the alleged drug ring were charged and bailed.
Earlier on Friday, Taskforce head Detective Inspector Doug Fryer said the operation would have a significant impact on the illegal cannabis trade.
"This successful operation has removed in excess of half a tonne of cannabis from making it on the streets," he said in a statement.
"We will continue to focus on organised crime groups involved in commercial drug trafficking with part of our goal being to strip them of all their assets."
Indian rapes 14yr girl
This article is from the ABC news website on 5/2/10 where two about rape committed by 2 men. I have not identified the second by nationality as I do not know where the name Handros comes from.
Two men charged with raping a 14-year-old girl in Melbourne have been remanded in custody.
Lalor man Ravinder Singh, 30, and Steven Handros, 18, of Thomastown are facing multiple charges of rape, sexual assault and imprisonment.
The court heard the girl and her friend agreed to meet the men at the Lalor Railway Station in September last year.
Police told the court they were then taken to a nearby house and plied with alcohol.
The court was told Singh sexually assaulted the 14-year-old before locking her in a bedroom and raping her, ignoring her screams.
A short time later, Handros allegedly raped her while she was passed out on the bed.
Handros' application for bail will be decided on Monday when his co-accused will also seek bail.
Two men charged with raping a 14-year-old girl in Melbourne have been remanded in custody.
Lalor man Ravinder Singh, 30, and Steven Handros, 18, of Thomastown are facing multiple charges of rape, sexual assault and imprisonment.
The court heard the girl and her friend agreed to meet the men at the Lalor Railway Station in September last year.
Police told the court they were then taken to a nearby house and plied with alcohol.
The court was told Singh sexually assaulted the 14-year-old before locking her in a bedroom and raping her, ignoring her screams.
A short time later, Handros allegedly raped her while she was passed out on the bed.
Handros' application for bail will be decided on Monday when his co-accused will also seek bail.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Dark complexion Asssaulter
This article was published in the Heraldsun on 4/3/10 titled Man hunted over indecent assault of a teenage girl in brunswick written by Anthony Dowsley. Beside the article there is a poor photo of a man wearing a black turbin
A MAN is at large who indecently assaulted a teenage girl outside a church in Brunswick.
Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify in relation to the attack, which occurred a fortnight ago in Saxon St.
Moreland detectives have been told the 13-year-old was approached by an unknown man outside a clothing store on Sydney Road, about 6.30pm on Thursday, January 21.
It is believed he engaged her in conversation and convinced her to follow him across Sydney Rd, down Phoenix St and into Saxon St where it is alleged he assaulted her at the rear of a church.
Sgt Ray Freeman described the incident as unprovoked and opportunistic.
"This is a disturbing incident where an adult has taken advantage of a young person in daylight hours," he said.
The man police are looking for is described as being aged between 25 to 35 years with a dark complexion and a black beard.
He is said to be of a medium to solid build and was wearing a light green short sleeved top and dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A MAN is at large who indecently assaulted a teenage girl outside a church in Brunswick.
Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify in relation to the attack, which occurred a fortnight ago in Saxon St.
Moreland detectives have been told the 13-year-old was approached by an unknown man outside a clothing store on Sydney Road, about 6.30pm on Thursday, January 21.
It is believed he engaged her in conversation and convinced her to follow him across Sydney Rd, down Phoenix St and into Saxon St where it is alleged he assaulted her at the rear of a church.
Sgt Ray Freeman described the incident as unprovoked and opportunistic.
"This is a disturbing incident where an adult has taken advantage of a young person in daylight hours," he said.
The man police are looking for is described as being aged between 25 to 35 years with a dark complexion and a black beard.
He is said to be of a medium to solid build and was wearing a light green short sleeved top and dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Indian sexual assault
This is from the ABC news website titled Indian student charged with sexual assault, form 3/2/10.
A Indian national has been remanded in custody in western Victoria charged with sexually assaulting two girls.
Joginder Singh, 23, allegedly performed sexual acts with the girls in a car in Horsham last month after buying them alcohol.
He has been charged with sexual penetration and indecent acts with a child under 16.
Singh, who is in Australia on a student visa, has applied for bail twice in the Magistrates Court, saying he has surrendered his passport and needs to return to Melbourne for study.
But Magistrate Richard Pithouse said Singh posed an unacceptable risk of re-offending because he had already broken previous bail conditions.
A Indian national has been remanded in custody in western Victoria charged with sexually assaulting two girls.
Joginder Singh, 23, allegedly performed sexual acts with the girls in a car in Horsham last month after buying them alcohol.
He has been charged with sexual penetration and indecent acts with a child under 16.
Singh, who is in Australia on a student visa, has applied for bail twice in the Magistrates Court, saying he has surrendered his passport and needs to return to Melbourne for study.
But Magistrate Richard Pithouse said Singh posed an unacceptable risk of re-offending because he had already broken previous bail conditions.
Indian fakes racist atttack
This is an article from the ABC news website titled burnt indian faked attack to claim insurance: police on 3/2/10. this is a follow on from the story below. The indian had initially tried to blame Australians for a racist attack where he claims four males attacked and burnt him.
An Indian man who told police he was set on fire by a group of men in Essendon, in Melbourne's north-west, has faced an out-of-sessions court hearing charged with making a false report to police.
Jaspreet Singh told police he was approached by four men and set on fire as he moved his car in Slater Street on January 8.
Police claim the 29-year-old accidentally set himself on fire while trying to set his car on fire.
Singh was treated for burns to 15 per cent of his body.
He will return to court in March to face charges of making a false report to police and criminal damage with a view to gain financial advantage.
The fire occurred a week after 21-year-old Indian man Nitin Garg was stabbed to death on his way to work in West Footscray.
The incidents have sparked outrage in India and among Indians in Melbourne, who say racist attacks are on the rise.
An Indian man who told police he was set on fire by a group of men in Essendon, in Melbourne's north-west, has faced an out-of-sessions court hearing charged with making a false report to police.
Jaspreet Singh told police he was approached by four men and set on fire as he moved his car in Slater Street on January 8.
Police claim the 29-year-old accidentally set himself on fire while trying to set his car on fire.
Singh was treated for burns to 15 per cent of his body.
He will return to court in March to face charges of making a false report to police and criminal damage with a view to gain financial advantage.
The fire occurred a week after 21-year-old Indian man Nitin Garg was stabbed to death on his way to work in West Footscray.
The incidents have sparked outrage in India and among Indians in Melbourne, who say racist attacks are on the rise.
Muslims Stab each other
This is an article form The heraldsun on 2/2/10 titled Teen 'stabbed parents over boyfriend'
A GOLD Coast Muslim teenager, accused of fatally stabbing her mother and trying to kill her father, blamed them for stopping her from moving to Sydney with her boyfriend and converting to Christianity, a court has heard.
Kaihana Tahseen Hussain, now 20, has pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Court in Brisbane to the murder of her mother, 41-year-old Shaheda Hussain, and the attempted murder of her father, Dr Muhammad Hussain, now 52, at Southport on the evening of October 9, 2006.
On the first day of her trial, Crown prosecutor Michael Byrne SC told the court Hussain called her parents into their bedroom and blindfolded them, saying she had surprise gifts for them.
He said Dr Hussain would give evidence she then used a 20cm knife to stab each of them once in the torso.
"He'll tell you that while he was standing in the bedroom he felt something penetrate into his chest or stomach area and he felt a warm sensation,'' Mr Byrne said.
He said while Dr Hussain and his wife were both bleeding profusely, their teenage daughter mocked them.
"She said something to the effect, 'Die both of you now','' Mr Byrne said.
He told the court the "deliberate and violent attack'' was the culmination of Hussain's anger at her parents over their perceived strictness.
The Crown is alleging she attacked her parents because she wanted to convert from Islam to Christianity and move to Sydney with her boyfriend.
However, during his opening, defence barrister Dennis Lynch said Dr Hussain was responsible for the attack.
"The defence case is that Kaihana Hussain did not do any of the stabbing ... it was her father,'' he said.
Mr Lynch implored the jury to critically assess Dr Hussain's testimony, arguing there were discrepancies between what he claimed had occurred and other evidence.
He said Dr Hussain's DNA was found on the knife handle, while there was no forensic evidence his daughter had touched it.
Mr Lynch also said Dr Hussain had denied knowing what had happened to the knife, but that his footprint was found in a pool of blood directly outside the kitchen cupboard where the weapon was discarded.
"There is a powerful argument that he had possession of the murder weapon,'' he said.
"We say that's because he was the one that did the stabbing.''
Mr Lynch said Dr Hussain had also made what appeared to be a confession while he was in hospital being treated for his injuries.
"While he was there, he said words to the effect: 'The daughter did this to me because I hurt the mother (and) I'll have to pray five times a day for what I've done','' Mr Lynch said.
"The credibility of Dr Hussain when he says his daughter is the stabber is the crux of this case.''
A GOLD Coast Muslim teenager, accused of fatally stabbing her mother and trying to kill her father, blamed them for stopping her from moving to Sydney with her boyfriend and converting to Christianity, a court has heard.
Kaihana Tahseen Hussain, now 20, has pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Court in Brisbane to the murder of her mother, 41-year-old Shaheda Hussain, and the attempted murder of her father, Dr Muhammad Hussain, now 52, at Southport on the evening of October 9, 2006.
On the first day of her trial, Crown prosecutor Michael Byrne SC told the court Hussain called her parents into their bedroom and blindfolded them, saying she had surprise gifts for them.
He said Dr Hussain would give evidence she then used a 20cm knife to stab each of them once in the torso.
"He'll tell you that while he was standing in the bedroom he felt something penetrate into his chest or stomach area and he felt a warm sensation,'' Mr Byrne said.
He said while Dr Hussain and his wife were both bleeding profusely, their teenage daughter mocked them.
"She said something to the effect, 'Die both of you now','' Mr Byrne said.
He told the court the "deliberate and violent attack'' was the culmination of Hussain's anger at her parents over their perceived strictness.
The Crown is alleging she attacked her parents because she wanted to convert from Islam to Christianity and move to Sydney with her boyfriend.
However, during his opening, defence barrister Dennis Lynch said Dr Hussain was responsible for the attack.
"The defence case is that Kaihana Hussain did not do any of the stabbing ... it was her father,'' he said.
Mr Lynch implored the jury to critically assess Dr Hussain's testimony, arguing there were discrepancies between what he claimed had occurred and other evidence.
He said Dr Hussain's DNA was found on the knife handle, while there was no forensic evidence his daughter had touched it.
Mr Lynch also said Dr Hussain had denied knowing what had happened to the knife, but that his footprint was found in a pool of blood directly outside the kitchen cupboard where the weapon was discarded.
"There is a powerful argument that he had possession of the murder weapon,'' he said.
"We say that's because he was the one that did the stabbing.''
Mr Lynch said Dr Hussain had also made what appeared to be a confession while he was in hospital being treated for his injuries.
"While he was there, he said words to the effect: 'The daughter did this to me because I hurt the mother (and) I'll have to pray five times a day for what I've done','' Mr Lynch said.
"The credibility of Dr Hussain when he says his daughter is the stabber is the crux of this case.''
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