Car sought in connection with alleged stabbing ambush murder of teenager Scot Phillips

The car was observed driving past the scene of a vicious knife attack that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man.

Police have appealed for the public’s help in finding the driver of a car connected to the knife ambush of Scot Phillips.

The 19-year-old from Seaton was found dead with stab wounds in front of his Carey St home earlier this month. On September 13, three days after the attack, another man of the same age was arrested and charged with murder but his identity has been suppressed by the courts.

Scot Phillips was found dead outside of his Seaton Home on Tuesday September 10. Picture: Supplied

Major Crime officers and Western District Detectives are investigating an alleged murder at Seaton on 10 September 2024. Picture: Supplied by family

On Friday, SA Police released CCTV stills from a neighbouring property showing a white hatchback driving past the scene just after the alleged murder.

According to police, the car can be seen travelling slowly west on Carey Ave, appearing to pause outside of 38 Carey Ave and then turn right to travel north along Fidock Ave.

Police are searching for the driver of a white hatchback in connection with the alleged stabbing murder of 19-year-old Scot Phillips. Picture: SA Police

Major Crime Detectives want to speak to the driver, as it is believed they may be able to assist with the investigation.

The driver is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Car sought in connection with alleged stabbing ambush murder of teenager Scot Phillips