Share and Follow
Worshipers flocked to the church after the stabbing. Police car windows were kicked in and projectiles were thrown at authorities trying to help the wounded.
A 52-year-old man attended Fairfield Police Station about 12.45pm on Wednesday, where he was placed under arrest.
He has been charged with riot and assault police officer during public disorder no aggravated bodily harm.
About 2.15pm, a 31-year-old man also attended Fairfield Police Station where he was placed under arrest and charged with riot and throw missile at police officer at public disorder no aggravated bodily harm.
Both men were refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court today.
At least seven men have been charged over the violence outside the church.
Police last night released descriptions and images of seven more men they believe can assist with the ongoing investigation.
Superintendent Andrew Evans, leading Strike Force Dribs – a taskforce set up in the aftermath of the incident – has pleaded with the community to help identify those involved.
Evans said while there was a large number of people involved in the violent incident, these particular individuals are being targeted by detectives due to the violent and aggressive nature of their actions.
“We are doing everything we can to identify these men and are now appealing for public assistance,” he said.
“Someone in the community knows who they are.”
Evans is asking anyone with information on the following people to come forward to police.
- Person A: Described as being of Caucasian appearance, medium build, with a tattoo of Jesus Christ on his stomach and a full tattoo sleeve on his left arm. He is shown wearing black jeans that cut off at the ankle, black belt, dark coloured shoes and a black shirt wrapped around his face.
- Person B: Described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with receding dark brown hair and a beard. He is shown wearing a black jumper, grey pants, black shoes and carrying a grey shoulder bag.
- Person C: Described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, with short black hair and beard. He is shown wearing a grey V neck shirt, dark jeans and white shoes.
- Person D: Described as being of medium build. He is shown wearing a grey hooded jumper, grey shorts, black socks and white shoes.
- Person E: Described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, muscular build, tan complexion, with a dark coloured beard. He is shown wearing a Nike hat, black singlet, grey cargo pants and white shoes.
- Person H: Shown wearing a t-shirt and carrying a fire extinguisher.
- Person K: Described as having his hair in braids and having a dark beard. He is shown wearing a black hooded jumper, tracksuit pants and socks with slides.
