Wakeley rioter Issa Haddad remanded in custody following new domestic violence charges

A man accused of chanting “eye for an eye” while rioting at a southwest Sydney church where a bishop was stabbed will remain behind bars following fresh domestic violence charges.

Issa Haddad outside Fairfield Local Court on May 8.

A man accused of chanting “eye for an eye” while rioting at a southwest Sydney church where a bishop was stabbed will remain behind bars following fresh domestic violence charges.

Issa Haddad’s latest charges, including choking a person without consent, were outlined in Fairfield Local Court on Monday when he was due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to making threats of violence during a riot at Christ the Good Shepherd church in Wakeley on April 15.

The violent scenes ensued after Bishop Mar Mari was stabbed, with court documents stating Haddad, 28, was metres away from police when he is heard saying “bro just put two into his head” and “eye for an eye”.

He was also heard saying “bring him out just f--king bring him out”.

Issa Haddad (right) outside Fairfield Local Court on May 8.

Haddad was also due to be sentenced for filming in court and assault after lashing out and spitting at journalists outside Fairfield courthouse last month.

While attempting to conceal his face from the media outside court, he tripped and landed on the footpath before saying “I’ll f--king kick you dog” to a nearby sheriff.

Police also investigated allegations Haddad filmed inside the courtroom, where it’s understood Haddad took a Snapchat photo of the magistrate while inside the court with a caption “f--k this clown”.

Haddad was detained in June over fresh domestic violence charges against a family member, including choking a person without consent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of stalking and intimidation.

Issa Haddad outside Fairfield Local Court on May 8.

Haddad appeared via audio visual link from Silverwater Correctional Facility wearing a mask and medical gloves as Magistrate Emma Manea adjourned his three matters.

“I know this is all new to you so I’m trying my best to explain what’s happening,” Ms Manea said.

Haddad’s lawyer Uzma Abbas said she was “in your honours hands” on whether the three matters would proceed to sentence as her client had “never been in custody” and “his charges are somewhat unique”.

Issa Haddad (right) outside Fairfield Local Court on May 8.

Magistrate Manea requested a sentencing assessment report and updated clinical liaison officer report and adjourned Haddad’s domestic violence charges to August 6 at Liverpool Local Court.

Haddad’s riot and assault charges were adjourned to Fairfield Local Court on August 7 for sentencing.

A female supporter outside of court asked for the media to refrain from “defaming” people and that it was “disgusting and wrong” to disclose medical information.