Details surrounding alleged stabbing murder of Sydney father emerge

A thirteen-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a man in his 30s was stabbed to death near Westfield Mt Druitt on Friday evening at around 9pm. The victim, who has not yet been formally identified, suffered stab wounds to the torso and died at the scene despite emergency services' efforts. Police are investigating whether the attack is connected to street gangs or if it was a random incident.

CCTV footage shows the man being chased by three individuals in the minutes leading up to the stabbing. The boy arrested on Sunday night faces additional charges including breach of bail and robbery, while a second suspect, aged 16, was charged with accessory after the fact to an offence later that evening.

Mount Druitt Police Area Commander Darrin Batchelor described the incident as "absolutely senseless," stating it occurred when the victim stopped to assist a group of young people he knew. He had gone to withdraw money from an ATM for them but was stabbed by the 13-year-old suspect shortly after, with at least twelve other young people witnessing the attack.

Police are urging anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.