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Update in search for men involved in fatal park brawl that killed Ghassan Long

Three men have been charged since the fatal park brawl, and now CCTV footage has been released as police appeal to the public for information.

Police appeal for information following murder – Strike Force Poton

Police have made an urgent appeal for witnesses following a fatal park brawl in Sydney’s southwest earlier this year.

Ghassan Long, 24, was stabbed multiple times in Leonard Reserve in Roselands on the evening of Thursday, February 23.

He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

Ghassan Long died at the scene after suffering stab wounds. Picture: Supplied
Ghassan Long died at the scene after suffering stab wounds. Picture: Supplied

Emergency services were called to the park about 9.50pm after receiving reports of a brawl and, following the death, launched an investigation under Strike Force Poton.

A 21-year-old. a 20-year-old and a 22-year-old man were all later charged in relation to the incident and remain before the courts.

Police would like to speak to the driver of a white Toyota Corolla seen in the area at the time. Picture: Supplied
Police would like to speak to the driver of a white Toyota Corolla seen in the area at the time. Picture: Supplied

They were charged with affray and concealing a serious indictable offence; affray, concealing a serious indictable offence and hindering an investigation; and affray respectively.

On Thursday, police released CCTV of a group of men seen in the Roselands area who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.

The men are all in their 20s and can be seen wearing dark clothing.

The men in the CCTV footage are all believed to be in their 20s. Picture: Supplied
The men in the CCTV footage are all believed to be in their 20s. Picture: Supplied
They are all dressed in dark clothing. Picture: Supplied
They are all dressed in dark clothing. Picture: Supplied
Three men have been charged since the incident on February 23. Picture: Supplied
Three men have been charged since the incident on February 23. Picture: Supplied

Police would also like to speak to the driver of a white Toyota Corolla seen in the area at the time of the incident.

Any witnesses who may have been near Gunyah Crescent, Myers St or the Leonard Reserve areas in Roselands between 9pm and 10.30pm on February 23 have also been asked to come forward.

Members of the public who otherwise have information regarding the incident have been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Update in search for men involved in fatal park brawl that killed Ghassan Long

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