Ahem, if detectives are calling for help to identify the men, then why did ABC News censor the description of the perps given by the NSW Police?July 17, 2011 15:46:51
A man has been lashed 40 times with a cable after he woke to find four men in his bedroom in Sydney's west.
Police say the 31-year-old man was asleep in his Silverwater unit when he awoke to find the four strangers in his bedroom.
Three of the men allegedly restrained him on the bed, while a fourth used a cable to hit him 40 times.
Forensic officers are examining the flat for evidence and detectives are calling for help to identify the men.
The four men then left the flat after the attack.
Anyone with any information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
NSW Police, Man lashed during home invasion – Silverwater
Sunday, 17 Jul 2011 12:30pmEven the Herald gave the appearance of the perps. So why not the ABC?
Police in Sydney’s west are conducting inquiries after a man was lashed during a violent home invasion at Silverwater.
The 31-year-old man was asleep inside the bedroom of his Menton Street North unit about 1am today (Sunday 17 July 2011), when he woke to find four unknown men in his bedroom.
Three of the intruders allegedly restrained the man on the bed, while the fourth used a cable to lash him 40 times.
The attack lasted about 30 minutes.
The offenders then left the flat and the victim contacted police.
Officers from Flemington Local Area Command attended the scene a short time later and commenced inquiries.
Specialist forensics officers are examining the flat for evidence.
Local detectives are now seeking public assistance to identify and locate those responsible.
The man who carried out the lashing has been described as being aged 40 to 50, of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, 175cm tall with a solid build and beard. He was wearing a T-shirt and track pants at the time of the incident.
His three co-offenders have been described as being aged in their late teens or early 20s, of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance, 175cm-180cm tall and bearded.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or any suspicious activity in the vicinity of Menton Street North, Silverwater, early this morning is urged to contact Auburn Detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
File under: the first casualty of diversity is the truth.
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