Strike Force established to investigate brawl - Manly
Friday, 10 January 2025 03:40:48 PM
** Please note: Images of two witnesses’ police are seeking to identify have been posted on the NSW Police social media pages.
Police have established a strike force as investigations continue into offences committed during a brawl at Manly earlier this week.
Shortly after 9pm on Monday 6 January 2025, officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were called to Manly Wharf on The Esplanade, following reports of a large brawl.
Numerous police crews arrived at the scene within minutes to find about 40 people – many of whom were believed to be juveniles – fighting in the street.
Those involved fled upon the arrival of officers and police assisted in dispersing the remaining crowd. A knife was found discarded on the ground and seized.
Police identified and spoke with a number of witnesses who went to the aid of a teenage male being assaulted by a number of people on the roadway. The witnesses were also assaulted while attempting to intervene.
Strike Force Crookhaven has been established to investigate the brawl and investigators have obtained and reviewed extensive CCTV footage, identifying several people depicted in the vision.
As part of ongoing inquiries, police have released CCTV images of two witnesses who they are seeking to identify to assist with their inquiries.
The first man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 60s, of medium build, with short grey hair and wearing a stripe shirt, dark shorts and thongs.
The second man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 40s, of medium build, with short dark hair and wearing a blue t-shirt, denim shorts and white sneakers.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information or footage to contact Northern Beaches Police Area Command.
Investigations under Strike Force Crookhaven continue.
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.