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Sydney Commemorates Luke Manassa at Funeral as Police Probe Mistaken-Identity Stabbing

Two teenage suspects charged with murder remain jailed pending analysis of video evidence

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Overview

  • Funeral at Our Lady of Lebanon Co-Cathedral in Harris Park drew hundreds to honour the 21-year-old University of Technology Sydney graduate.
  • Police charged two boys aged 16 and 17 with murder and refused bail under juvenile justice guidelines.
  • Strike Force Hickety detectives are reviewing CCTV and dashcam footage to piece together the events and motive.
  • Investigators have raised the possibility that Manassa, a project manager at his family’s Mann Group demolition firm, was mistakenly targeted.
  • The Australian Blouza Association and family members paid tribute to Manassa’s compassion, faith and professional promise.