Bikie associate ‘targeted’ in gangland-style attacks in St Helens Park street: Police

As fear grips an “always quiet” suburban street in southwest Sydney, police believe a man directly linked to bikie gangs is the alleged target of at least two of three gangland-style attacks in a fortnight.

A man allegedly directly linked to the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG), has been allegedly “targeted” in at least two of three separate “terrifying” attacks in a southwest Sydney suburban area.

The latest of the alleged attacks on OMCG associate Michael Screnci’s St Helen’s Park street — including a shooting and two arson attempts — saw a Mazda sedan set alight in his driveway. Mr Screnci is not charged with any wrongdoing

Police were called to the Briggs Place property on Monday at 1.45am to find the vehicle in flames, before two males were seen running towards nearby Davy Place moments after the fire.

No injuries were reported and police are yet to determine if the car was stolen.

Just 10 days earlier, Mr Screnci’s house was peppered with bullets in a drive-by shooting, with a “dark-coloured Audi sedan” seen leaving the 28-year-old’s street moments later.

The residents inside the home were not injured and only the car was damaged. A crime scene has been established and the fire is being treated as suspicious.

Criminal Groups Squad Commander Detective Acting Superintendent Glyn Baker said five rounds hit a four- wheel-drive in the driveway, one round went through the front window of the home and neither Mr Screnci — who is known to police — or his parents inside the premises, were hurt.

In a third incident five days later, a Porsche SUV, stolen from Palm Beach in April, was driven into the garage roller door of Mr Screnci’s direct neighbour and set alight.

Mr Screnci, right, leaves the house on Monday after a Mazda sedan was set alight in the driveway overnight (inset pictures).

“Two unknown males wearing dark clothing ran from the car to a nearby Toyota Corolla and fled the scene,” Mr Baker said.

He confirmed about 20 minutes later, the white Toyota – stolen from Campsie in March, was found burnt out in Claymore.

The neighbour – a 71-year-old woman – was rescued from a home on the street and was hospitalised in a stable condition.

“It is believed the incident was also targeted, but we are yet to establish if it was a case of mistaken identity,” Mr Baker said.

The neighbouring home was targeted last week in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.

The investigation into the alleged targeting of Mr Screnci’s home has led to the formation of Strike Force Together, with police looking at whether all three of these incidents are linked.

“At this stage an actual motive is not clear. We’re engaging with OMCG to attempt to establish why these incidents are occurring,” Mr Baker said.

“This type of targeting of anyone OMCG or otherwise will not be tolerated and those responsible are put on notice that we will use every tool in our arsenal to ensure you are identified and brought before the courts.

Superintendent Baker said he wanted to assure the local community police had “stepped up patrols in that area.”

“This is totally unacceptable,” he said.

“Clearly that family is being targeted.

Two adjoining properties at Briggs Place at St Helens Park near Campbelltown in Sydney have both been targeted. Picture: Richard Dobson

“This does put a spotlight on all OMCG. The message is very clear. Stop the violence now.”

A heavily-tattooed Mr Screnci, wearing sunglasses and displaying his “1%er” tattoo, left his home just before 11.30am on Monday, moments after riot squad officers arrived at the scene to begin a line search.

He walked quickly from the home to a white car waiting for him, before sitting in the passenger seat and being driven away.

“I’m not scared, I’m not targeted for nothing,” he said when approached by media.

The recent spate has led frightened and fed up residents to urge police to provide greater protection for local families.

“This is the second week in a row,” a resident said, fighting back tears.

“It’s traumatising the street.”

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