Bassam Hamzy arrested in jail over murder of Brayden Dillon

Hamzy was arrested by NSW Police Strike Force Raptor detectives inside Goulburn Supermax Prison.

Notorious criminal Bassam Hamzy has been charged with offences relating to the murder of teenager Brayden Dillon.

Hamzy was arrested by NSW Police Strike Force Raptor detectives on Wednesday morning at his cell in Goulburn’s Supermax Prison.

The Brother’s 4 Life gang founder was charged with perverting the course of justice and participating in a criminal group, and was handed a future court attendance notice.

Dillon, 15, was sleeping at his home on Good Friday in 2017 when a gunman burst in and shot him in the head.

Notorious criminal Bassam Hamzy has been arrested over offences relating to the murder of teenager Brayden Dillon.

Dillon, 15, was sleeping at his home on Good Friday in 2017 when gunman Conrad Craig burst in and shot him in the head.

NSW Police Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, said Hamzy would face court on May 19.

“Police will allege this man was responsible for directing and coordinating others to create false evidence in relation to this investigation,” Det Supt Doherty said.

“Investigators will continue to investigate the murder of Brayden and prosecute those who may have assisted in relation to this murder.”

The Brothers 4 Life gang founder is expected to be charged later today.

Hamzy was previously questioned by police over the murder of Dillon in 2019.

One of NSW’s most notorious and violent criminals, Hamzy is currently serving more than 40 years for his role in several serious crimes.

Among his crimes is controlling the Brothers 4 Life gang from behind bars.

Originally published as Bassam Hamzy arrested in jail over murder of Brayden Dillon