Man Charged with Murder After Alleged Stabbing in Lethbridge Park
A man has been charged with murder after another man was killed in an alleged altercation in Sydney's western suburbs. Police responded to reports of a stabbing at a unit on Waitaki Street in Lethbridge Park around 1:55 PM on Sunday.
Paramedics treated a 34-year-old man at the scene, but he was pronounced dead. Another man, aged 25, suffered stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital in stable condition under police guard.
The 25-year-old was released from the hospital early Monday morning and taken to Mount Druitt Police Station, where he was formally charged with murder. He was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before Mount Druitt Local Court on Monday.
Footage Emerges of Elderly Man Kidnapped in Suspected Mistaken Identity
In a separate incident, CCTV footage has captured the moment an 85-year-old man was kidnapped from his home in North Ryde in what police believe is a case of mistaken identity. Chris Baghsarian was dragged from his bed around 5 AM on Friday when three men forced their way into his home.
Neighbors were awakened by the sounds of breaking glass and cries for help. Additional footage, reportedly circulated in criminal circles and sent to international crime bosses, shows Baghsarian severely injured.
Police suspect the intended target was another man with underworld ties who lives on the same street. Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Marks has made an urgent appeal to the kidnappers, stating, "Please release Mr. Baghsarian. Take him to a hospital. Take him to somewhere that's safe. You tell us where he is, we'll do the rest. You have the wrong person."
Authorities have grave concerns for Baghsarian's wellbeing, as he is frail and requires daily medication, with his life potentially in danger without it.
