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7NEWS
11 hours ago
- 7NEWS
CCTV forms investigation into alleged fatal stabbing of James Pakis in Belmore, Sydney
CCTV has been released as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fatal stabbing of a man in Sydney's southwest earlier this year. James Pakis, 34, was found with multiple stab wounds at a home on Lakemba Street in Belmore on March 15. Police were initially called to the home following reports of a concern for welfare. A 24-year-old man was also at the home at the time and was providing medical assistance to Pakis. He was taken to hospital for treatment under police guard and later attended Campsie Police Station where he was released without charge. Two days later, detectives arrested a 21-year-old man at Bankstown Police Station and charged the young man with murder. He remains before the courts. As the investigation into Pakis' death continues, police have released CCTV in the hopes a member of the public will come forward with information. The first footage shows a man wearing black clothing and carrying a blue bag being picked up by a car on a street near the crime scene on the day Pakis was allegedly murdered. The car is described as a black Honda Jazz, which has damage to its rear windscreen. Further CCTV shows the black car, which had damage to its front, driving and parking in a carpark a few hours before the incident. Detective Inspector Craig Brooks said police are keen to locate the car and speak to the occupants. 'Anyone who recognises this vehicle or has any information on its whereabouts is urged to come forward,' Brooks said. 'Our detectives are examining every piece of CCTV and following every lead, but we believe someone must know something, and no piece of information is too small.'
The Age
13 hours ago
- The Age
Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing
Police have released CCTV footage of a hooded figure carrying a large bag as detectives investigate the alleged murder of a man in Sydney's south-west earlier this year. On Saturday, March 15, police were called to a Belmore unit block at 9pm and found a man who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The man, later identified as 34-year-old James Pakis, was declared dead at the Lakemba Street unit. A 24-year-old man, who neighbours said was Pakis' best mate, was taken to hospital with injuries. Strikeforce Sandilands was launched to investigate the alleged stabbing, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Johnathan Isaac Woods on March 17. Woods was charged with murder and remains behind bars after being refused bail. But police are now searching for another person of interest and released CCTV footage showing a hooded figure wearing black clothes and carrying a large blue bag. The person is shown crossing the street before being picked up by a black Honda Jazz with a damaged rear windscreen.
Sydney Morning Herald
13 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing
Police have released CCTV footage of a hooded figure carrying a large bag as detectives investigate the alleged murder of a man in Sydney's south-west earlier this year. On Saturday, March 15, police were called to a Belmore unit block at 9pm and found a man who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The man, later identified as 34-year-old James Pakis, was declared dead at the Lakemba Street unit. A 24-year-old man, who neighbours said was Pakis' best mate, was taken to hospital with injuries. Strikeforce Sandilands was launched to investigate the alleged stabbing, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Johnathan Isaac Woods on March 17. Woods was charged with murder and remains behind bars after being refused bail. But police are now searching for another person of interest and released CCTV footage showing a hooded figure wearing black clothes and carrying a large blue bag. The person is shown crossing the street before being picked up by a black Honda Jazz with a damaged rear windscreen.
The Courier
7 days ago
- The Courier
Friday court round-up — 16 times coke limit and Legion assault
A drug-driver who switched seats with his passenger when he was pulled over by police in Perth has admitted a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice. was 16 times the permitted limit for cocaine while motoring through the city's Fairfield Avenue on March 21 2023. The 38-year-old, from Aberfeldy, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court and pled guilty to driving a Honda Jazz while uninsured and with excess cocaine metabolite benzoylecgonine (800mics/ 50). He further admitted changing from being in the driver's seat to the passenger seat, while pretending to two police constables that he had not been behind the wheel. Sheriff William Gilchrist deferred sentence for a drug treatment assessment. A decorator battered a dog walker with a paint roller and left him 'gushing with blood' on the street, a court has heard. whacked his victim with the telescopic tool in a busy Auchterarder street and told police it was because stones had been thrown at his van. A pair have been ordered to complete unpaid work after assaulting a woman at Forfar's Royal British Legion. , 32, and , 33, previously admitted amended charges relating to the incident on October 28 2023. Beattie, of Graham Crescent in Forfar, pled guilty to assaulting the woman by repeatedly punching her on the head and body, leaving her injured and permanently disfigured. Scott, of Auldbar Road in Letham, admitted assaulting the woman by repeatedly seizing her by the hair to her injury. The pair returned to Forfar Sheriff Court last week to be sentenced. Beattie was instructed to complete 180 hours of unpaid work, while Scott was ordered to complete 80 hours unpaid work. A drink-driver and his teenage passenger suffered serious injuries when their airborne car slammed into a tree on a remote Perthshire road. lost control of his Vauxhall Corsa when he attempted to overtake on a bend, into the path of oncoming traffic. , 51, badly injured a customer by throwing a glass during a Cowdenbeath bar disturbance. Dunfermline Sheriff Court heard Heenan became angry when somebody pulled away his seat, causing him to fall to the ground at the Beath Inn, High Street. He hurled his pint glass towards the pool table, striking an innocent onlooker. Heenan, of Church Street, Kingseat, admitted that on February 11 last year, he assaulted a man by throwing a glass at him, which struck him on the head to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement. Paramedics treated the victim for a two-to-three inch cut on his eyebrow. His other injuries included a fractured upper sinus, concussion, blurred vision and a two-to-three inch cut on his eyebrow which required ten stitches and caused permanent scarring. Defence solicitor Elaine Buist said: 'He feels absolutely dreadful about the injuries 'He deeply regrets the whole incident having occurred.' Sheriff Krista Johnston told Heenan, 'You're lucky not to get the jail for this offence.' Instead, she imposed a community payback order with 120 hours of unpaid work, two years of supervision and a seven-month restriction of liberty order. A holidaymaker was knocked to the ground, beaten and robbed as he walked back to his caravan while visiting a Perthshire town. The tourist was set upon by in a seemingly unprovoked attack after enjoying an evening of football in Pitlochry. A Dunfermline man's careless driving outside Dunfermline police station caught the attention of officers. was stopped, smelling of booze, said he was 'in a hurry' and refused a breath test. As a result, the 51-year-old, of Headwell Avenue, appeared in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court to admit that on December 29 at Holyrood Place, he drove a car carelessly and refused to provide specimens of breath. Depute fiscal Matthew Knapp said at 8.20pm officers were leaving the station when saw Todd driving past at excessive speed, then going straight over a mini-roundabout. He went on to Townhill Road and overtook a car which was turning right, almost causing a collision. Blue lights were activated and Todd pulled over. When officers spoke to him, he was smelling of alcohol and said, 'I'm sorry. I know it was unacceptable but I'm in a hurry.' Defence solicitor Brian Black said his client 'had a panic attack' and now feels 'ashamed and embarrassed' about his actions. Sheriff Krista Johnston banned Todd from driving for a year and fined him £540.
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment ‘idiot' driver speeds the wrong way down busy 50mph Scots dual carriageway
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment an 'idiot' motorist was caught driving the wrong way down a 50mph dual carriageway. Horrified drivers on the A9 near Pitlochry were forced to watch in disbelief as the white Honda Jazz accelerated into oncoming traffic on Thursday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The car could be seen hurtling head on into traffic Credit: Fife Jammer Locations 4 Drivers were stunned by the terrifying scenes Credit: Fife Jammer Locations 4 The car narrowly avoided oncoming vehicles Credit: Fife Jammer Locations Footage shared online by shows the vehicle speeding against the flow of traffic. It's understood the driver may have taken a wrong turn at a nearby slip road but continued on, posing a serious risk of a head-on collision on the busy trunk road connecting Perth and Inverness. Social media users have since slammed the dangerous manoeuvre. One wrote: 'Where do these idiots get their licences from?' Another commented: 'You would think they'd have the sense to immediately turn around rather than risk a head-on collision that could wipe out a family - maybe even themselves. "It doesn't bear thinking about the carnage if a couple of bikers, blood delivery riders, or emergency vehicles had been coming the other way. "I've driven that stretch hundreds of times in lorries, vans and cars - this is a wake-up call for every driver, every car hire firm, every parent who wants their kids to stay alive. "Thank the Lord no one was hurt this time.' A third added: 'Scary to think this wouldn't have happened before dualling. "There needs to be a process to review signage at junctions - not to mention clearing overgrown bushes that obscure direction and speed limit signs. Terrifying moment car dangles precariously over sheer cliff drop sparking frantic mission to save occupants inside "There's not much hope otherwise.' A fourth said: 'OMG, I hope they got stopped. Sends shivers down my spine - reminds me of the crash last year when a family of four died because of a driver going the wrong way on the motorway.' The video, shared by Fife Jammer Locations, has been viewed more than 580,000 times since it was posted on Thursday afternoon. Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
