13-year-old boy charged with murder of Joshua Smith, 36, near Mount Druitt
Police say a second group took offence to Smith talking with young people before the stabbing.
A 13-year-old boy is accused of murdering Joshua Smith, 36, near Mount Druitt station. The attack happened shortly before 9pm on Friday and was allegedly witnessed by 12 young people.
Smith, a father of three, stopped to talk to young people he recognised as family friends. Smith had gone to a nearby ATM for cash, as the children needed money for their trip home.
Smith was stabbed in the torso and died at the scene. Police say another group took offence to Smith's conversation with the young people.
The boy has been charged with murder, breach of bail and an unrelated robbery. A 16-year-old has been charged as an accessory after the fact.
At least two other young people present are expected to be charged.
- 36-year-old father of three
- Victim age
- 12 young people allegedly saw the attack
- Witnesses
Why it mattersPolice are still checking what led to the attack and whether gangland links played a part.
AustraliaThe boys were to appear in a children's court, and more arrests are being prepared in Sydney.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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