January 11th, 2024CCTV released as police investigate fatal stabbing, Deer Park
Homicide Squad detectives have in recent days released CCTV of a man they are hoping to identify as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of Niariay Bol in Deer Park just over two years ago.
Emergency services were called to the 52-year-old’s home on Leila Street just after 11.40pm on Sunday, 5 December 2021 following reports of a disturbance.
In the process of police clearing the property, they located Niariay with significant injuries to his abdomen.
Paramedics attempted to revive him, however he was pronounced dead at the scene.
It’s believed that earlier that evening, a group of at least nine males arrived at the house he shared with two other men and were drinking at the address whilst Niariay remained in an upstairs bedroom.
While the circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, it’s believed Niariay was subjected to an unprovoked attack while in his bedroom.
During this attack he was fatally stabbed.
Four people were arrested on the night at the scene, including a 23-year-old Deer Park man, a 25-year-old Fraser Rise man, a 22-year-old Derrimut man and a 22-year-old Caroline Springs man.
All four were interviewed and later released pending further enquiries. The motivation for the attack remains unclear.
Police believe not all of those who were at the property that night were close associates of Niariay or each other, and they are still working to determine the identities of several of the men.
This includes one of three men shown in CCTV footage captured just after 12.05am on Monday, 6 December 2021 near the Leila Street property.
The man police are seeking to identify is believed to be approximately 185cm tall with a medium build and was wearing a ski mask, hooded puffer jacket and tracksuit pants.
Police believe that this man may be carrying some items underneath his jacket which are believed to be stolen from the address.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have information that can identify this man.
Police are also keen to speak to anyone who might have information about why the stabbing occurred and who was responsible.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online via the Crime Stoppers website online.
