NSW Police Seek Info on Murder, Launch Strike Force Poton

Detectives are appealing for information following an investigation into the death of a man in Roselands earlier this year.

About 9.50pm on Thursday 23 February 2023, emergency services were called to Leonard Reserve, Roselands, following reports of a brawl.

Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command arrived and found a 24-year-old man suffering stab wounds.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.

The man has since been formally identified as Ghassan Long.

Campsie detectives - assisted by the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad – established Strike Force Poton to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Ghassan's death.

Following inquiries, police charged a 21-year-old man with affray and concealing a serious indictable offence, a 20-year-old man with affray, conceal serious indictable offence and hindering an investigation and a 22-year-old man with affray.

All three men remain before the court.

As inquiries continue police are hoping to speak to the driver of a white Toyota Corolla seen in the area at the time of the incident.

Police are also appealing for witnesses who may have been in Gunyah Crescent, Myers Street or Leonard Reserve areas in Roselands between 9pm and 10.30pm on Thursday 23 February 2023.

To assist with inquiries police have released CCTV of a group of men seen in the Roselands area who may be able to assist the investigation.

The men are described as being in their 20's and wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Campsie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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